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Identity in Conflict: The Struggle Between Esau and Jacob, Edom and Israel

Identity in Conflict: The Struggle Between Esau and Jacob, Edom and Israel

Assis, Elie

Hardcover

Series: Siphrut, Book 19

Ancient History GeneralBible Studies

ISBN10: 1575064170
ISBN13: 9781575064178
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Published: Feb 8 2016
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.35 Depth: 9.19
Language: English

No nation has been subjected to a wider range of biblical attitudes and emotions than Edom. In some sources, Edom is perceived as Israel's brother; in many others, the animosity toward Edom is tremendous. The book of Genesis introduces Isaac, his wife Rebecca, and their twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Rivalry between the brothers emerges even before their birth and escalates over the course of their lives. The question of which son should be favored also causes tension in the parents' relationship, and most of the Genesis text concerning Isaac and Rebecca revolves around this issue. The narrative describes the fraternal conflict between Jacob and Esau at length, and many hold that this description is a reflection of the hostility between Edom and Israel. However, the relationship between the brothers is not always depicted as strained.

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