(PUBHarperCollins)"1994 Critics' Choice in Fiction,"---Christianity Today. "An extraordinary novel about the life of Jacob that never loses sight of the characters or the story. Impeccable artistry,"---Christian Century. 274 pages, softcover.

Rich in family drama, passion, and human affinity, critically acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's contemporary retelling of this captivating and timeless biblical saga revitalizes the ancient story of Jacob, delighted our senses and modern sensibilities and gracing us with his exceptional eloquence and wit.

Frederick Buechner, author of more than thirty works of fiction and nonfiction, is an ordained Presbyterian minister. He has been a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and was honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent work is Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC’s of Faith.

“With profound intelligence, Buechner’s novel does what the finest, most appealing literature does: It displays and illumines the seemingly unrelated mysteries of human character and ultimate ideas.”

“The Bible’s account of Jacob is a pungent seed found in a tomb. Frederick Buechner has planted it and the result is this beautiful swaying tree of a book.”

“This is an extraordinary novel that demonstrates both the truth of fiction and Buechner’s superb ability to offer it.”

“A masterpiece.”

“One of our most original storytellers.”

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