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• JohnFH commented on Some Christians mad at R. Crumb
  Downpressor, Perhaps you did not read my comments carefully. I was saying the same thing when I noted, with obvious appreciation, that the Bible depicts people as they are. I fully agree with you that Jacob is a complex figure. That doesn't change the fact that he is a con-man with huge streak of cowardice. If Jacob is to be judged on his merits, he is a huge underachiever. Like Avraham, who passes his wife off as his sister. BTW, Crumb renders the Patriarchs realistically. You will not come away with a sense that they accumulated zekuth, merit, for their...
• Tdawwg commented on Some Christians mad at R. Crumb
  Jacob is made of mush. Tell that to the angel whose ass he kicked, handily. ;)...
• Downpressor commented on Some Christians mad at R. Crumb
  @JohnFH What can I say? Jews tend to revere the Patriarchs warts and all. One other bit of disclosure, my Hebrew name is Israel so I'll admit I've got a soft spot for Jacob as a survivor against the odds. I dont expect you to see eye to eye, I know quite well by now that most of the Christians Ive met have a tendency to downplay core narrative of the Torah and to value self sacrifice over being a survivor. Clinging to God's promises, and the base fact of one indivisible God is what we do, its our nature...
• JohnFH commented on Some Christians mad at R. Crumb
  @Downpressor. Hey, no fair! I like your last comment better than any of mine. Jews are survivors, like Israel. As the New Testament says, in reference to Jews, "the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable."...
• Morgo commented on Some Christians mad at R. Crumb
  A lot of Christians like to say, I'm a new Testament kind of guy, dismissing the Laws of Moses and insulting Jews. I am an Old Testament kind of guy. Okay with me. So, butt out....