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The Path from Genesis to Exodus: The Story of Isaac

Explore connections between Leonard Cohen's song "The Story of Isaac" and Biblical narratives from Genesis to Exodus. Students will analyze literary elements and themes across stories like Jacob's blessings, Joseph's journey, and more.

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The Path from Genesis to Exodus: The Story of Isaac

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  1. October 24-26, 2018Freshman HumanitiesMr. Cabat Aim: “…and G-d will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” The Path from Genesis to Exodus

  2. DO NOW “The Story of Isaac” by Leonard Cohen (sung by Suzanne Vega) How does the song make the connection between G-d’s test of Abraham and our lives today?

  3. ***SCHEDULE NOTES*** • 10/29 – The Book of Job, Introduction • 10/30 – The Book of Job, Conclusion • 10/31 – Review for Exam • 11/1 – Exam, Part I • 11/2 – Exam, Part II

  4. Own the Bible Story! DIRECTIONS: You will split into six groups; each group will be responsible for presenting their story to the class. For each story, consider the following: • Why is the story important in terms of theme? • Why is it important in terms of plot? • What connections can you make between the story and what we’ve read before? • How does the narrator use literary elements (symbolism, metaphor, foreshadowing, irony, etc.) in your quote?

  5. Title Slide The Story of Isaac by J. Cabat Gilgamesh Enkidu Ozymandias

  6. The Text Someone in the group should read the text aloud…

  7. Interpretation, Including Context • How does the story fit in with the rest of the story told in the Book of Genesis? • What are some of the literary elements, especially things like symbolism and metaphor, that you noticed in the story?

  8. What Scholars and Critics Have Said

  9. Your Story in Art and Popular Culture

  10. Endpiece: Final Thoughts

  11. The Basic Plot • Abraham and Sarah die, and Isaac marries Rebecca • They have two sons, Esau and Jacob • Jacob tricks Esau out of his birthright • Rebecca tricks the dying Isaac into giving his blessing to Jacob, the younger son. • Esau is furious, but eventually the brothers reconcile • Jacob marries Rachel and Leah; they have 12 kids. • Of the 12, Joseph is the clear favorite; his brothers first plan to kill him, but end up selling him into slavery in Egypt. They tell their father that Joseph is dead. • Once in Egypt, Joseph becomes a favorite of Pharaoh’s, having successfully interpreted several of Pharaoh’s dreams. • Joseph becomes a powerful man in Egypt. After a while, he reconciles with his brothers, receives Jacob’s blessing before Jacob’s death, and invites the people of Israel to come make a new home in Mitzrayim (Egypt). Genesis ends with Joseph’s peaceful death. • Things go well at first for the Jews in Egypt…

  12. Group 1: Sodom and GomorrahGarrick, Sophie, Hannah, Lindsey • Genesis 18:20 – 18:33, 19:15 - 19:29

  13. Group 2: Jacob Receives Isaac’s Blessing Jared C., Stella, Elaine and Andy • Genesis 27

  14. Group 3: Jacob’s Ladder Jonah, Jake, Ali, Victor Genesis 28:10 – 28:22

  15. Group 4: Jacob Wrestles with the Angel Jared B., Robert, Byron, Ben Genesis 32:22 – 32:32

  16. Group 5: Joseph is Sold Into Slavery Camila, Cary, Ariana, Casey Genesis 37

  17. Group 6: Pharaoh’s Dream Isabella, Logan, Sami Genesis 41:1 – Genesis 41:36

  18. Homework None, except to work on the presentations.

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