Encounters in the dark: identity formation in the Jacob story

"Encounters in the Dark: Identity Formation in the Jacob Story traces the many moments of darkness in the life of Jacob from the darkness of his mother's womb to the triumphant scene of wrestling God by the Jabbok River. Through an exploration of key moments in Jacob's story, Noel For...

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Main Author: Forlini Burt, Noel (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta, GA SBL Press [2020]
In: Semeia studies (number 96)
Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Forlini Burt, Noel, Encounters in the dark : identity formation in the Jacob story] (2021) (Peterson, Brian Neil, 1966 -)
[Rezension von: Forlini Burt, Noel, Encounters in the dark : identity formation in the Jacob story] (2021) (Poulsen, Frederik, 1984 -)
[Rezension von: Forlini Burt, Noel, Encounters in the dark : identity formation in the Jacob story] (2022) (Invernizzi, Laura)
Series/Journal:Semeia studies Atlanta, Ga. number 96
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jacob
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Light and darkness in the Bible
B Jacob (Biblical patriarch) Biblical teaching
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Summary:"Encounters in the Dark: Identity Formation in the Jacob Story traces the many moments of darkness in the life of Jacob from the darkness of his mother's womb to the triumphant scene of wrestling God by the Jabbok River. Through an exploration of key moments in Jacob's story, Noel Forlini Burt follows Jacob's journey from home, to exile, and back home again. His story symbolizes the larger story of the Israel's own wrestling with God in the darkness of exile and return"
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1628372842