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Jacob in the Potter’s Hand

Author:Fr.Daoud Lamei and Dr.Lilian AlfiePublisher:St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in HeliopolisPublish Year:2008Pages:176Categories:Biblical CommentaryDescription:“Jacob in the Potter’s Hand” by Fr. Daoud Lamei (prepared by Dr. Lilian Alfy) explores Jacob’s life through eight chapters: Canaan, escape to Paddan-Aram, with Laban, escaping and the struggle with God, return to Bethel, descent to Egypt, blessing the tribes and his death, and finally a summary of his life and the path to change . The introduction states: “This book does not aim to narrate a historical story… as much as it aims to shed light on the Great Potter’s hand” , and notes, “you will find in this book a light guiding you to the path of change” . It concludes by affirming: “The most important thing we need to enter the Kingdom of Heaven is change… to take on the new image” , adding, “Just trust Him, surrender yourself to Him, and do not resist the work of His Holy Spirit”

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