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Jacobâs Wealth
An Examination into the Nature and Role of Material Possessions in the Jacob-Cycle (Gen 25:19-35:29)
Series: - Vetus Testamentum, Supplements, Volume: 146
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Various biblical studies on wealth and poverty have been published over the last thirty years. Some of these studies touch on the wealth of the patriarchs in Genesis 12-50, but they focus predominantly on other parts of the Bible. Scholars who have studied the patriarchal narratives in detail comment on aspects of patriarchal wealth, but do not offer an in-depth analysis of this topic. This book on Jacobâs wealth shows that such an analysis is warranted. In the Jacob story, material possessions and their associated attitudes and actions are essential to understand the various relationship dynamics. Often, possessions are the cause of conflict, but they also play a role in conflict resolution. As a result, this study contributes to a fuller understanding of the Jacob-cycle.
Revd Dr Paul Vrolijk, Ph.D (2008) in Philosophy, University of Bristol (through Trinity College Bristol) is an ordained minister in the Church of England. Currently he is the Chaplain of Aquitaine in the Anglican Diocese in Europe.
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rationale for this Study
1.2 Literature Survey
1.2.1 Wealth and Poverty
1.2.2 Commentaries on Genesis
1.2.3 Old Testament Ethics
1.2.4 Monographs on Jacob
1.2.5 Monographs on Related Topics
1.2.6 Other Approaches
1.2.7 Conclusions
1.3 Methodology
1.3.1 What Sort of Presuppositions?
1.3.2 What Sort of Text?
1.3.3 What Sort of Meaning?
1.3.4 What Sort of Method(s)?
1.4 Summary
CHAPTER 2
JACOB IN CANAAN I (GEN 25-28)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Introducing Esau and Jacob (Gen 25:19-34)
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Commentary
2.3 Isaacâs Wealth (Gen 26:1-33)
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Commentary
2.3.3 Concluding Remarks
2.4 Isaac Blesses Jacob (Gen 26:34-28:9)
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Commentary
2.4.3 Concluding Remarks
2.5 Jacob Encounters God (Gen 28:10-22)
2.5.1 Introduction
2.5.2 Commentary
2.5.3 Concluding Remarks
2.6 Reflections on the Boundary
CHAPTER 3
JACOB OUTSIDE CANAAN (Gen 29-31)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Jacobâs arrival in Haran (Gen 29:1-14)
3.2.1 Commentary
3.2.2 Concluding Remarks
3.3 Jacob Marries Two Sisters (Gen 29:15-30)
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Commentary
3.3.3 Concluding Remarks
3.4 Jacobâs Children (Gen 29:31-30:24)
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Commentary
3.4.3 Concluding Remarks
3.5 Jacobâs Wealth (Gen 30:25-31:1)
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Commentary
3.5.3 Concluding Remarks
3.6 Jacobâs Flight (Gen 31:2-32:1)
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Commentary
3.6.3 Concluding Remarks
3.7 Summary
CHAPTER 4
JACOB IN CANAAN II (Gen 32-35)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau (Gen 32:2-22)
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Commentary
4.2.3 Concluding Remarks
4.3 Jacob Wrestles with âa Manâ (Gen 32:23-33)
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Commentary
4.3.3 Concluding Remarks
4.4 Jacob Meets Esau (Gen 33:1-20)
4.4.1 Introduction
4.4.2 Commentary
4.4.3 Concluding Remarks
4.5 Jacobâs Family and the Shechemites (Gen 34)
4.5.1. Introduction
4.5.2 Commentary
4.5.3 Concluding Remarks
4.6 The End of the Jacob-cycle (Gen 35)
4.6.1 Introduction
4.6.2 Commentary
4.7 Conclusions
CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.1.1 A Pervasive Feature of the Narrative
5.1.2 Best Understood in the Context of Various Relationships
5.1.3 Source of Conflict
5.1.4 Integral Part of Conflict Resolution
5.2 Material Possessions within the Larger Context of Genesis
5.2.1 The Relationship between Blessing and Material Possessions
5.2.2 Material Possessions in view of the Patriarchal Promises
5.2.3 âStory as Torahâ?
5.3 Methodological Reflections
Appendix A
Nouns and Verbs related to Material Possessions in Gen 12-50
Appendix B
The Relationship between Blessing and Possessions in Gen 12-50
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rationale for this Study
1.2 Literature Survey
1.2.1 Wealth and Poverty
1.2.2 Commentaries on Genesis
1.2.3 Old Testament Ethics
1.2.4 Monographs on Jacob
1.2.5 Monographs on Related Topics
1.2.6 Other Approaches
1.2.7 Conclusions
1.3 Methodology
1.3.1 What Sort of Presuppositions?
1.3.2 What Sort of Text?
1.3.3 What Sort of Meaning?
1.3.4 What Sort of Method(s)?
1.4 Summary
CHAPTER 2
JACOB IN CANAAN I (GEN 25-28)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Introducing Esau and Jacob (Gen 25:19-34)
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Commentary
2.3 Isaacâs Wealth (Gen 26:1-33)
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Commentary
2.3.3 Concluding Remarks
2.4 Isaac Blesses Jacob (Gen 26:34-28:9)
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Commentary
2.4.3 Concluding Remarks
2.5 Jacob Encounters God (Gen 28:10-22)
2.5.1 Introduction
2.5.2 Commentary
2.5.3 Concluding Remarks
2.6 Reflections on the Boundary
CHAPTER 3
JACOB OUTSIDE CANAAN (Gen 29-31)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Jacobâs arrival in Haran (Gen 29:1-14)
3.2.1 Commentary
3.2.2 Concluding Remarks
3.3 Jacob Marries Two Sisters (Gen 29:15-30)
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Commentary
3.3.3 Concluding Remarks
3.4 Jacobâs Children (Gen 29:31-30:24)
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Commentary
3.4.3 Concluding Remarks
3.5 Jacobâs Wealth (Gen 30:25-31:1)
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Commentary
3.5.3 Concluding Remarks
3.6 Jacobâs Flight (Gen 31:2-32:1)
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Commentary
3.6.3 Concluding Remarks
3.7 Summary
CHAPTER 4
JACOB IN CANAAN II (Gen 32-35)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau (Gen 32:2-22)
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Commentary
4.2.3 Concluding Remarks
4.3 Jacob Wrestles with âa Manâ (Gen 32:23-33)
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Commentary
4.3.3 Concluding Remarks
4.4 Jacob Meets Esau (Gen 33:1-20)
4.4.1 Introduction
4.4.2 Commentary
4.4.3 Concluding Remarks
4.5 Jacobâs Family and the Shechemites (Gen 34)
4.5.1. Introduction
4.5.2 Commentary
4.5.3 Concluding Remarks
4.6 The End of the Jacob-cycle (Gen 35)
4.6.1 Introduction
4.6.2 Commentary
4.7 Conclusions
CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.1.1 A Pervasive Feature of the Narrative
5.1.2 Best Understood in the Context of Various Relationships
5.1.3 Source of Conflict
5.1.4 Integral Part of Conflict Resolution
5.2 Material Possessions within the Larger Context of Genesis
5.2.1 The Relationship between Blessing and Material Possessions
5.2.2 Material Possessions in view of the Patriarchal Promises
5.2.3 âStory as Torahâ?
5.3 Methodological Reflections
Appendix A
Nouns and Verbs related to Material Possessions in Gen 12-50
Appendix B
The Relationship between Blessing and Possessions in Gen 12-50
All those interested in the Jacob story, the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob), Genesis, biblical studies on material possessions, wealth and poverty, OT ethics and OT narrative.