Summary (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
Rebecca has a difficult pregnancy. Esau and Jacob are born. Esau becomes a hunter while Jacob stays close to home. Isaac makes peace with the local Philistines. God reassures Isaac in a dream. Rebecca sets Jacob up to trick his father Isaac and receive the blessing meant for Esau. Jacob heads to his uncle’s house. Esau marries Ishmael’s daughter.
Reflections
A Dream of Dad (2020/5781)
Rebecca’s Inner Struggles (2016/5777)
Culinary Spirituality (2013/5774)
Jacob’s Name: Bad or Good? (2012/5773)
Birthright Soup (Recipe) (2010/5771)
Nature, Nurture, or Choice? (2008/5769)