Fortson's Biblical Biographies: Rachel Fortson's Biblical Biographies
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ePUB
Kopierschutz
Ja
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Ja
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Erscheinungsdatum
14.04.2026
Verlag
Dante FortsonSeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
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141 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798233776885
The story of Rachel is one of the most poignant and enduring narratives in the ancient world, standing as a centerpiece of the book of Genesis and a cornerstone of the Biblical foundation. She is often remembered primarily for her beauty or her role in a dramatic love triangle, yet a closer examination of her life reveals a woman of profound complexity, strategic brilliance, and immense spiritual weight. This book seeks to pull back the veil of the centuries, moving beyond the well-known Sunday school stories to explore the gritty, cultural, and theological landscape that Rachel inhabited. From the arid plains of Padan-Aram to the limestone hills of Canaan, her journey is a masterclass in the human experience of waiting, longing, and ultimately, leaving a mark that outlasts a lifetime.
To understand Rachel, one must first understand the world that shaped her. The Ancient Near East was a place where survival was a daily negotiation and where a woman's identity was often defined by the men who controlled her environment. Rachel was born into the household of Laban, a man whose name became synonymous with trickery and opportunistic greed. Growing up as a shepherdess, she was not a delicate flower of the court but a rugged and capable worker, responsible for the primary wealth of her family. Her introduction at the well is not just a romantic encounter, it is a collision of two worlds. Jacob, the fugitive on the run from his own deceptions, finds in Rachel a mirror of his own tenacity and a beauty that compels him to offer a price for her hand that was nearly unheard of in his era.
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