Ibn Ezra: Isaac’s Blessing (Toldot)
Isaac offers apparently prophetic blessing to Jacob, who he thinks is Esau, and then to Esau when the latter cries. How could blessing flow from deceit?
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Rebecca: In Search of Answers (More Midrash Ep. 6)
Listen to More Midrash on Soundcloud, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. The Midrash Bereishit Rabbah 63:6 Biblical Story: Isaac pleaded with Adonai…
Rashbam: Lions and Birthrights and Bears, Oh My! (Toldot)
The story begins abruptly. Jacob is making a lentil stew, when in bursts Esau, famished from hunting (apparently unsuccessfully). Esau…