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Beloved Leah follows the biblical tale of Jacob and his two wives, focusing on Leah’s perspective as he marries her sister, Rachel. The story depicts Leah’s devoted love for Jacob, her faith in God, and her sorrow regarding Rachel’s favored status. Set from Jacob’s arrival in Haran to Leah’s death, it offers a literary look at pivotal moments in the Genesis narrative.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Cynthia Davis
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