The ladder of Jacob : ancient interpretations of the biblical story of Jacob and his children / James L. Kugel.

Author/creator Kugel, James L.
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxiii, 278 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
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Subjects

Contents Jacob and the Bible's ancient interpreters -- The ladder of Jacob -- The rape of Dinah, and Simeon and Levi's revenge -- Reuben's sin with Bilhah -- How Levi came to be a priest -- Judah and the trial of Tamar -- A prayer about Jacob and Israel from the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [223]-262) and indexes.
LCCN 2005020584
ISBN0691121222 (hardcover (same as above) : alk. paper)
ISBN9780691121222