The Portrait of Isaac in Genesis 27: Between Synchronic and Diachronic Readings of Patriarch’s Character

Modern critical reception characterizes patriarch Isaac as a particular character type: the schle­miel. This article provides a tour through the cumulative evidence for this comedic read, focusing on Genesis 27, the blessing of Jacob. It provides a revised narratological and literary context, argui...

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Published in:	Verbum Vitae
Main Author:	Anna Rozonoer
Format:	Article
Language:	German
Published:	The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin 2022-06-01
Subjects:	biblical interpretation patriarchal narratives history of reception Isaac
Online Access:	https://czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/vv/article/view/13351