Book Title: Historiæ Biblicæ Veteris et Novi Testamenti : junioribus ad faciliorem eruditionem, senioribus ad vivaciorem memoriam, divini verbi præconibus ad celeriorem reminiscentiam, omnibus ad utilem sanctámque in curiositatem in centum frugiferis foliis exhibitæ / à Josepho & Joanne Klauber

Author: Klauber, Joseph Sebastian, ca. 1700-1768

Image Title: Jacob’s Dream

Scripture Reference:

• Genesis 25 (further images / scripture text)
• Genesis 27 (further images / scripture text)
• Genesis 28 (further images / scripture text)

Description: This image depicts Jacob's vision of angels ascending and descending from heaven on a ladder. In the upper right-hand corner is Esau, selling his birthright to his brother Jacob for some stew. In the lower right-hand corner is Jacob taking a kid from the flock for his father’s meal, while in the lower left-hand corner are Rebekah and Jacob deceiving Isaac so that Jacob can receive Isaac’s blessing.

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