Genesis-Chapter 22 “It has often been said that Gen. 22 is one of the most beautiful narratives in the Jewish Foundational Literature, one that also

Genesis-Chapter 18: 19 In Jewish tradition, Abraham is referred to as ‘Avraham Avinu,’ the father of the Jewish people. Lately, however, it has become sort of

Genesis-Chapter 18 Genesis chapter 18 spells the dilemma of having to confront societies that not only violate the human rights of their citizens but, endanger

Abraham, Israel’s first ancestor. His story, found in the biblical book of Genesis occupies about fourteen chapters, or roughly twenty pages. “More than any other

Genesis-chapter 26 Chapter 26 of the Book of Genesis records what 4000 years ago was the first expulsion of those who eventually would become the

Genesis- Chapter 29 As Jacob finds himself at his mother’s brother’s home in Mesopotamia, he falls in love with Rachel his youngest daughter. Laban, his

Genesis- Chapters 28: 10-32: 3 Although in Jewish liturgy God is referred to as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, says Leon Kass, the

Genesis-Chapter 12 “Those whose identities are rarely questioned and who have never known exile or subjugation of land and culture,” wrote Anthony D. Smith, Professor

Noah According to the first eleven chapters of Genesis, the early history of humanity was filled with trauma: exile (The Garden of Eden), murder (Cain

The Hanging Threat of Chaos Genesis-Chapter 1 verse 2 The Book of Bereshit (“Genesis”), the first book of Israel’s foundational literature begins with a general

Taming of Creativity Genesis- Chapter 1 verses 1 and 2 When God began to create heaven and earth the earth being unformed and void, with

The Meaning of Life Genesis-Chapter 1 The book of Bereshit (Genesis) purports to answer several momentous questions bearing on Judaism’s understanding of human life and