Genesis 35

[dreamer_easy]

OK, where the heck where we? Right, last chapter Jacob's sons pulled that cheeky prank of wiping out a city while the men were recovering from circumcision. They must have felt a bunch of right, erm, nanas. Anyway, onto Genesis 35!

My crummy summary: Jacob and his company abandon their idols and travel to Bethel. God renames Jacob Israel. En route to Ephron Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin. At Hebron, they meet up with Isaac, who passes away.

Notes to self: Why the earrings, in particular? I liked the midwife's bit of encouragement. Is Rachel's pillar still there? (Bet there are numerous candidates.)

Comments

[maruten.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say it's great to see another one of these Biblical posts. I look forward to them as you always have something interesting to say...

You know the old saying -- "come for the great NA writer, stay for the Bible study"...

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

If I end up converting someone, I will be extremely amused.

[maruten.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm certainly happy with my current religion -- but I find the Old Testament (and your commentary) fascinating. All that Jesusy stuff later on doesn't interest me so much though.

However, I'm sure you must have converted plenty of people to Snapeaholism by now, so why not Christianity too? :)