It was the custom with some of the older commentators to write as though their loyalty to God’s Spirit required that they should show that the acts of the Old Testament saints were all of them consistent with the highest morality. This was specially evident in their remarks on the career of the patriarch whose name stands on our title page. Ingenious attempts have been made to palliate episodes and transactions in his life, which at first sight certainly conflict with our conceptions of righteousness.
If you're interested in exploring the spiritual and historical significance of the nation of Israel, this is a worthwhile read. There are spiritual insights, historical context, personal growth, and Christian perspective.
Meyer Mission #20 20th Meyer book and this one is not about the nation of Israel as you might have thought but the person Jacob who becomes Israel. Some very good moments and interesting points again from Meyer.
ستدرك فى النهاية ان يعقوب هو نحن و نحن يعقوب بكل ما كانت يمتلكة من صفات جميلة و صفات سيئة .. المعاناه التى عاشها و التعامل المباشر مع الله .. كلا منا يحمل يعقوب فى داخله :) :)