Commentary on Genesis 25:19-34
Genesis 25:19-34 begins a group of narratives that biblical commentators [...]
Alternate First Reading
Commentary on Genesis 28:10-19a
Jacob runs from Esau’s murderous rage. The man who has [...]
Commentary on Genesis 28:10-19a
Jacob’s surprising encounter with God at Bethel leads to reflection [...]
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-28
The story of Abraham’s family continues this week with Jacob. [...]
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-28
Love stories in the Bible, such as this First Lesson [...]
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-31
This week’s text continues the story of Jacob. In Genesis [...]
Commentary on Genesis 32:22-31
The character of Jacob is deeply enigmatic for many Christian [...]
Commentary on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
This reading could be titled “The Pinnacle of Sibling Rivalry.” [...]
Commentary on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Unlike the rest of Genesis, which comprises short, episodic stories [...]
Commentary on Genesis 45:1-15
Does good eventually come from evil acts? Does God cause bad things to happen so [...]