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Re: The Biblical Significance of Iraq
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 3 Oct 2001 03:08:03 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> More information for everyone and should be of particular interest to
> Christians and Jews:
Also: look at Jacob and Esau (Genesis chapter 25-28 or so). This is where
the turmoil began, as Jacob 1) traded Esau a bowl of stew for Esau's
birthright and 2) stole Esau's blessing from his father Isaac. In those
times this was humongous, as the blessing had the legal authority of a will.
Thus there has never been peace in the region between the two parties, Jacob
(who = Isreal, God's blessed/chosen people) and Esau (who = all others).
Thanks Dan.
Rob McMurray
> Dan
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| More information for everyone and should be of particular interest to Christians and Jews: + The Biblical Garden of Eden was located in Iraq, where the first man and woman were created and where God's first covenant with humanity was made. + God's (...) (23 years ago, 2-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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