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Rachel's Long-Awaited Sons The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” In this post, we will look at the naming speeches for Rachel's sons and draw conclusions regarding what they tell us about a family's … Continue reading Mothers of the Children of Israel (6)
Mandrakes and Three More Children for Leah The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” To this point, we have discussed when Rachel and Leah met Jacob, Leah's loveless marriage and her first four children, … Continue reading Mothers of the Children of Israel (5)
Bilhah and Zilpah: the Enslaved Matriarchs The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” This post introduces Bilhah and Zilpah as mothers for Jacob's children and examines the ways that their enslaved bodies are used for … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (4)
Leah's First Four Sons The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” This post looks at the naming of Leah's first four sons. Reuben Reuben is Leah's and Jacob's first-born. Genesis reports that Leah said "Because the … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (3)
Leah's Loveless but Productive Marriage The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” This blog explores a bit of they dynamic of Leah's marriage to Jacob. Before learning of Leah’s conception, the text states that God … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (2)
When Rachel and Leah meet their future husband The matriarchs hold a special place in the Hebrew canon and society. They are so much more than “Jacob’s wives” or “the mothers of the Children of Israel.” Specifically, Leah and Rachel’s naming speeches reveal many things about their relationship with one another, with their shared husband … Continue reading The Mothers of the Children of Israel (1)
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Miriam was one of Israel’s first leaders and a prophetess for her people. Unlike most women in the Bible, Miriam receives a considerable amount of textual attention. This four-part series surveys some aspects of Miriam’s character and characterization in biblical stories, non-biblical texts, and legendary material.
Jillian D. Nelson, PhD 