Journey Through Genesis: ”Your Name Shall Be Great” — The Abraham Narrative (11/16)

The story of Abraham is one of the great foundational stories of the Bible. We will engage in a close reading of this great narrative and its various intertexts to uncover its central themes and how they engage their immediate context and beyond. A close reading of Genesis 16-25 will analyze Abraham’s journey as he aspires to fulfill his covenantal role as father of nations and father of Israel. Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 7th, 2021 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education