Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch

by Yair Zakovitch

From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a meditation on the complex life of the father of the Twelve Tribes and how the ancient writers and storytellers shaped his identity

"An engaging analysis of one of the Bible's most complex figures."--Kirkus Reviews

A powerful hero of the Bible, Jacob is also one of its most complex figures. Bible stories recounting his life often expose his deception, lies,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300144261
• ISBN13: 9780300144260
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.5"