Lecture 06 - Biblical Narrative: The Stories of the Patriarchs (Genesis 12-36). This lecture continues with a review of scholarly views on the historical accuracy of the Bible. The narratives of the patriarchs and matriarchs are introduced and the covenant between Abraham and God - which ultimately leads to
the formation of a nation - is explained. Central themes of the patriarchal stories include: God's call to Abraham, God's promise of a blessed and fruitful nation, threats to this promise (including the story of the binding of Isaac for sacrifice). Finally, after a significant character transformation,
the third patriarch Jacob becomes Yisrael ("he who struggles with God"). (from oyc.yale.edu)
Lecture 06 - Biblical Narrative: The Stories of the Patriarchs (Genesis 12-36)
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Lecture Chapters
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1. Scholarly Opinion on the Historical Accuracy of the Bible
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2. Divine Command and Divine Promise: Truths Freed from the Burden of Historicity