02482cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500390014926400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450800330040552014920043853400450193065300350197565300610201065300540207185600430212514643UtSlPG20260610133338.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS1 aWillard, James Hartwell,d1847-14aThe Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-01-09  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Farmer Boy: The Story of Jacob" by J. H. Willard is an illustrated children's book that falls under the category of historical biblical accounts, specifically aimed at young readers. Written in the early 20th century, it narrates the life of Jacob, a key figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, and emphasizes moral themes such as family dynamics, deception, and divine promise. The book offers an accessible retelling of Jacob's story that highlights his significant actions and the impact they had on his family and the Israelite nation.  The tale begins with Jacob's birth as the younger twin of Esau, focusing on the contrasting personalities of the brothers. The narrative chronicles how Jacob, encouraged by his mother Rebekah, cunningly acquires his brother's birthright and later deceives their blind father, Isaac, to receive a blessing meant for Esau. This act ignites conflict, leading Jacob to flee to his uncle Laban's house, where he navigates further challenges, including working for seven years to marry the woman he loves, Rachel. The story unfolds through Jacob's encounters with divine beings and culminates in themes of reconciliation when he eventually reunites with Esau, underscoring the transformative power of faith and family. The book culminates in Jacob's blessings to his own sons and his final requests, making it a compelling tale for young readers to learn about important biblical values and lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible stories -- Old Testament  aBible. Old Testament -- Biography -- Juvenile literature  aJacob (Biblical patriarch) -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14643