Joel S. Baden examines the promise of land and progeny to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—a central, recurring feature of the Pentateuch.

This book treats upon the themes of Bible history—themes not in themselves new, but so presented here as to give them a new significance. Beginning with the rebellion in heaven, the author shows why sin was permitted, why Satan was not destroyed, and why man was tested; gives a thrilling description of man's temptation and fall, and rehearses the plan of salvation. The life of each of the Patriarchs from Adam to King David is carefully scanned, and from each a lesson is drawn. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt, the incidents of their forty years' wanderings, the building of the Sanctuary, the entrance into Canaan, the subjection of the land, and the continued history of the Israelite nation down to the close of David's reign are all related in an interesting, narrative style that charms the reader and opens up to him new beauties in the Scriptural record.

"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). In his remarkably perceptive book entitled The Life and Times of the Patriarchs, William H. Thomson, MD, LLD (son of William M. Thomson, author of The Land and the Book) draws our attention to the fact that the "story of the life of Jacob and of his family occupies more than half of the book of Genesis." He continued, "This is no more than it should, considering how full that story is of instruction. Thus Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are repeatedly named together, but Jacob differed more from his father and grandfather than men usually differ from each other. "Every human being grows up in an environment which inevitably reacts upon his personality. So true is this that the experience of each life has its own lesson. In Jacob's case we see how one experience after another was needed for Jacob to become the prevailing Prince with God." "Isaac's unreasoning partiality toward Esau was no justification for the wicked imposition practiced on him by his wife, whereby Jacob secured the birthright. This resulted in Jacob being sent to his mother's brother in order to escape the wrath of Esau. But instead of departing on his long journey laden with gifts, his going had to be in secret." He returned many years later to face new challenges, and one by one God took pains to remove from his life the things that were impediments to his spiritual growth. How the Lord did this is the subject of this book. "O how happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. O how happy are those who observe His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart" (Psalm 119:1-2).

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an annotation about the Patriarch and Patriarchate Contents: Patriarch and Patriarchate I.-The Testament of Reuben Concerning Thoughts II.-The Testament of Simeon Concerning Envy. III.-The Testament of Levi Concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance. IV.-The Testament of Judah Concerning Fortitude, and Love of Money, and Fornication. V.-The Testament of Issachar Concerning Simplicity. VI.-The Testament of Zebulun Concerning Compassion and Mercy. VII.-The Testament of Dan Concerning Anger and Lying. VIII.-The Testament of Naphtali Concerning Natural Goodness. IX.-The Testament of Gad Concerning Hatred. X.-The Testament of Asher Concerning Two Faces of Vice and Virtue. XI.-The Testament of Joseph Concerning Sobriety. XII.-The Testament of Benjamin Concerning a Pure Mind.