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Genesis 45:1-15 Oftentimes, when we read the stories of Genesis (and other biblical books), we are perplexed at the turns of events attributed to God. For example, why would God place a forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden? Why would God destroy the world through a devastating flood? Why would God tell Abraham to…
Génesis 45:1-15 A menudo, cuando leemos las historias del Génesis (y de otros libros bíblicos), nos quedamos perplejos ante el giro de los acontecimientos atribuidos a Dios. Por ejemplo, ¿por qué Dios colocaría un fruto prohibido en el Jardín del Edén? ¿Por qué Dios destruiría el mundo mediante un diluvio devastador? ¿Por qué Dios le…
Génesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Esta historia de un hermano vendido como esclavo cobra particular importancia en este momento. Escribo este estudio en el verano de 2020 en Estados Unidos, ya que enfrentamos reclamos de justicia racial y un ajuste de cuentas con el legado en curso de la esclavitud. Algunos de nosotros podemos identificarnos con…
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 This story of a sibling sold into slavery feels particularly important at this moment. I’m writing this study in the summer of 2020 in the United States, as we face calls for racial justice and a reckoning with the ongoing legacy of slavery. Some of us may identify with Joseph, bruised and…
Genesis 32:22-31 This story of Jacob wrestling resonates with divine power and mystery. It’s an eerie scene—Jacob is at a turning point in his life, not sure how things will work out, and he’s alone on a riverbank at night. An unidentified figure shows up, and the two of them wrestle until dawn. Jacob holds…
Génesis 32: 22-31 Esta historia de la lucha de Jacob resuena con poder divino y misterio. Es una escena espeluznante: Jacob se encuentra en un punto de inflexión en su vida, no está seguro de cómo funcionarán las cosas, y está solo por la noche a la orilla del río. Aparece una figura no identificada,…
Génesis 29:15-28 En la historia de Jacob y Labán, el tramposo es engañado. Jacob, que robó la primogenitura de su hermano, es engañado para que se case con Lía, la primera hija, desplazando a Raquel, la segunda hija [a quien amaba]. A través de esta manipulación, Jacob y Labán tratan a Lía y Raquel como…
Genesis 29:15-28 In the story of Jacob and Laban, the trickster is tricked. Jacob, who stole his brother’s birthright, is tricked into marriage with Leah, the first daughter, displacing Rachel, the second daughter. Through this manipulation, Jacob and Laban treat Leah and Rachel as objects to be earned and bargained for. In turn, the women…
Génesis 28: 10-19a En este pasaje de Génesis, Jacob dejó la casa de sus padres Isaac y Rebeca en busca de una esposa. Las circunstancias de su partida no fueron ideales; después de haber sido engañado por la bendición de su padre, Esaú está planeando matar a Jacob. Jacob abandona su hogar para evitar la…
Genesis 28:10-19a In this passage from Genesis, Jacob has left the home of his parents, Isaac and Rebecca, in search of a wife. The circumstances of his leaving weren’t ideal; having tricked been tricked out of his father’s blessing, Esau is plotting to kill Jacob. Jacob leaves his home to avoid Esau’s wrath and to…
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