Men of Character: Jacob: Following God Without Looking Back

by Gene A. Getz

One in a series of twelve books by Gene Getz examining role models of the Old and New Testaments in situations relevant to modern times.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Gene A. Getz, (B.A., Rocky Mountain College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., New York University), a host and teacher of Renewal Radio, served as a professor at Moody Bible Institute and Dallas Theological Seminary. He has authored more than 60 books, including The Measure of a Healthy Church, Elders and Leaders, and the Men of Character series. He has been a church planting pastor in the Dallas metroplex since 1972 and now serves as President of the Center for Church Renewal and Pastor Emeritus of Fellowship Bible Church North in Plano, Texas.

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Reviews

[Mark Heishman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think Jacob is one of the most fascinating people of the Bible. Most people recall the initial events in Jacob's story, but I think the most interesting part is all the things that happen after he leaves home, from the night we are told about, on through the history of his legacy. This book includes a lot after Jacob departed from Laban that is interesting, but I still want to cross reference with other sources and the Bible. The author chides Jacob's actions in many instances, and I think that takes something away from this book. The author makes it seem like he wouldn't have had the same problems Jacob had if he had been in his shoes.