Fathers- in- law in Tanach

Date

2023-04-27

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Yeshiva University

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Abstract

Lavan and Yisro are individuals in Tanach who are primarily known as fathers- in- law to two righteous men, Yaakov and Moshe. This paper will explore the character traits of Lavan and Yisro and how these traits impacted their behavior in the father-in -law role. Through this analysis, one will see how the contrasting natures and behaviors of these two fathers-in-law led to vastly different outcomes with their illustrious sons -in -law. In the case of Lavan and Yaakov the outcome was estrangement. With Yisro and Moshe it was engagement.

Description

Undergraduate honors program / YU only

Keywords

Lavan, Yisro, Tanach, fathers-in-law, family relationships

Citation

Kornwasser, T. (2023, April 27). Fathers- in- law in Tanach [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.