Isaac links

Important links

Isaac’s story. Isaac the patriarch. Isaac as a boy. Abraham sacrifices Isaac – almost. Isaac falls in love. Isaac and Esau fight for the birthright. Isaac tricks King Abimelech. Who will succeed Abraham as tribal leader?    http://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-people/isaac_bible/

Jacob’s mother Rebecca. Who was Rebecca? What are the gifts for Rebecca? Rebecca says ‘yes’. The birth and youth of Esau and Jacob. Rebecca asks God to explain. Two brothers clash. The Blessing of Isaac. Rebecca and King Abimelech. Was Jacob’s deception immoral? What are the main ideas in Rebecca’s story? http://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/rebecca/

Rachel, Jacob’s one true love. Boy meets girl. Jacob falls in love. How does Rachel respond? Leah and Rachel both marry Jacob, and the story gets sticky. Rachel has a son, but Leah has many sons. Rachel steals the sacred icons. Rachel has a son Benjamin, and dies.  http://www.womeninthebible.net/women-bible-old-new-testaments/rachel/

Marriage & polygamy in ancient Israel. Monogamy v. polygamy.  Two wives or one? The Code of Hammurabi. Choosing a husband or wife.  http://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-extras/marriage/

Childbirth in ancient times. Preparing for the birth. Midwives. Delivery. Caring for the newborn? Did they use nappies/diapers in the Bible? Birth control. How do we know?    http://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-extras/childbirth/

Joseph – talent, perseverance – and luck. Joseph dreams, then becomes a slave in Egypt. The might of Egypt and the Pharaoh. Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. Joseph reunited with his father and brothers.  http://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-people/joseph_egypt_bible/

Paintings of Isaac and Rebecca – their love story. Hidden meanings in the paintings.     https://www.womeninthebible.net/bible-paintings/rebecca-isaac/