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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Genesis 27 and Isaac's mistaken blessing of Jacob over Esau. They begin by noting the cultural significance of a father blessing a favored son, and discuss possible reasons for Isaac's decision to bless Esau over Jacob. They then walk through the narrative itself, especially taking note of how Jacob's decision to say "your elohim" to his father fit the theology of his non-Yahwist brother. It is interesting that the Quran does not record this incident between the brothers at all. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Jacob's journey of faith and his tenuous path to Yahweh worship.
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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Genesis 27 and Isaac's mistaken blessing of Jacob over Esau. They begin by noting the cultural significance of a father blessing a favored son, and discuss possible reasons for Isaac's decision to bless Esau over Jacob. They then walk through the narrative itself, especially taking note of how Jacob's decision to say "your elohim" to his father fit the theology of his non-Yahwist brother. It is interesting that the Quran does not record this incident between the brothers at all. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Jacob's journey of faith and his tenuous path to Yahweh worship.

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