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The Ladder of Jacob: Ancient Interpretations of the Biblical Story of Jacob and His Children James L. Kugel
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The Ladder of Jacob: Ancient Interpretations of the Biblical Story of Jacob and His Children
James L. Kugel
Rife with incest, rape, and murder, the biblical story of Jacob and his children must have troubled ancient readers. This title traces the steps of ancient biblical interpreters as they struggled with such problems. It reveals how they often fixed on a little detail in the Bible's wording to 'deduce' something not openly stated in the narrative.
296 pages, 1 line illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 29, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691141237 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 280 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 155 × 20 mm · 417 g |
| Language | English |
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