Jacob: The sower and reaper

by John G. Butler

From the experiences of Bible characters can be learned many helpful lessons in matters of faith, godly conduct, and Christian service. God could have given the Scriptures to us only in the form of a rule book. But instead He wisely included in the Scriptures instructive and exciting biographies of flesh and blood people to whom we can easily relate. The Bible Biography Series is a study of prominent Bible characters whose lives provide us with much important truth for every person, age, and culture. These books are expository studies of the Scripture which allow the Scripture to determine the subject matter and lessons. They are also extensively outlined to organize and clarify the study. While the books, because they are biographical, emphasize the practical truths of the text, they also teach much doctrine where that is part of the text of study.

454 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Steve Schlutow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this book three stars for its length. I thought the book could have shortened a lot. I learned much, but something's I thought were over analyzed. Also, this book retold Joseph's story, which was a 5-star fabulous book itself. I think that part should have left out, or told through the eyes of Jacob, which it was not.