by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 26, 2021 | Messiah, Vayeishev
The narrative of Joseph’s descent into Egypt is put aside for one chapter as the Torah relates the unusual story of the levirate marriage between Judah and his daughter-in-law Tamar. This unusual union resulted in twins and, similar to Jacob and Esau, the twins...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 21, 2021 | Bible Study
The story of the Children of Israel descending into Egypt, so central to the rest of the Bible, is interrupted by the anomalous story of Judah and Tamar. A deeper look at the story will reveal why Judah and Tamar are also essential to the ultimate story of Redemption....
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