We explore Jacob’s mysterious wrestling match and the meaning behind the name "Israel." From the significance of Peniel/Penuel to the renaming of Bethel and the birthplace of Benjamin, we uncover layers of meaning often overlooked in the text. We discuss the demonization of Reuben, the complexities of the tribal hierarchy, and insights from the Moses…
In this episode we journey through Jacob's dream of the heavenly stairway at Bethel, the events surrounding his pillar (later forbidden in the Pentateuch), and insights from an ancient prophet who uniquely recounts Jacob's story. In light of the Moses…
In this episode, we explore Toledot, Genesis 25:19–28:9, and the ancient story of Isaac's life. We discuss the mystery of Rebekah’s age, the flashback opening, and the biblical disdain for Esau—does God hate Esau too? We examine two distinct accounts…
In this episode, we examine Abraham’s acquisition of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, a site steeped in tradition as the burial place of the patriarchs and matriarchs, and explore whether the Hittites in these narratives are linked to the Anatolian Hittites or the children of Heth. The discussion includes insights into ancient land transactions,…