Eating the Apple

Episode 8: Genesis 47-50


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Summary


In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss Jacob's journey to Egypt and Joseph's administration of the famine. He highlights the presentation of Jacob's family to Pharaoh and the selection of five brothers to be presented. They also explores the age of marriage for Jacob's sons and the establishment of the one-fifth tax in Egypt. He delves into the significance of Jacob's blessings and the subversion of birthright order. The conversation concludes with the discussion of Simeon and Levi's actions and their consequences. In this conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss various themes and events in the book of Genesis. They explore the blessings given to Jacob's sons, the significance of Judah, the genealogy of Jacob's children, and the death of Jacob. They also touch on the movie Noah and answer a few quiz questions about Genesis.



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