The Embalming of Jacob: Egyptologist Essam Zeid
Burial practice tells us a lot about how people viewed their connectedness to family as well as how they viewed the afterlife. Let’s listen to Essam Zeid explain the mummification process and how highly Jacob was honored in his death.
Recommended Course(s): Genesis, Part 2: Covenant Family Established
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