Concluding Essay: The Binding of Joseph
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Description
This chapter presents a narrative of Jacob. It studies Jacob's relationship with his father, Isaac, and takes a look at several notable events in Jacob's life. These include the rape of his daughter, Dinah, and his sorrow upon receiving news of his son Joseph's presumed death. This chapter analyzes the meanings behind Jacob's responses, identifies lexical difficulties, and determines the centrality of biblical text in the development of civilization.
Source Publication
From Single Market to Economic Union: Essays in Memory of John A. Usher
Source Editors/Authors
Niamh Nic Shuibhne, Laurence W. Gormley
Publication Date
2012
Recommended Citation
Weiler, Joseph H. H., "Concluding Essay: The Binding of Joseph" (2012). Faculty Chapters. 1501.
https://gretchen.law.nyu.edu/fac-chapt/1501
