Product Description: It is a story marked by tender romance and dark deception. Jacob, the schemer who must flee his homeland to escape his brother's wrath, is so charmed by beautiful Rachel that he works seven years to have her hand in marriage. When the deceiver is deceived into taking her sister Leah for his wife, he willingly labors seven more years to gain his true love. With this marriage, the stage is set for generations of strife that remain today. A revealing account of the darkness that can cloud the human soul, each chapter of Jacob and Rachel's life together discloses new deceptions. Yet, God's providential hand prevails to accomplish His purposes of redemption and reconciliation. Presented in an intriguing documentary format, tthe insights of contemporary scholars are woven with the Old Testament text to create a rich tapestry which adds new insighjts into the lives of this provocative biblical couple.
