Robbie Taggart
Professor in BYU's Ancient Scripture department and biblical scholar, interviewed here about the life and theological significance of Jacob, contributing extended analysis and personal stories.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 5min
S5 E17 Jacob Prevailing with and in God, the amazing stories that create Israel (Gen. 24-33)
Robbie Taggart, BYU biblical scholar who studies Jacob's life, and Joshua Sears, BYU ancient scripture faculty who clarifies Hebrew translation and servitude issues. They explore Jacob’s messy family drama, deception and covenant-making, Jacob’s ladder and all-night wrestle, reconciliation with Esau, and nuanced discussions of slavery language and translation challenges in the Old Testament.
