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(RNS) — You have, of course, heard many times the story of Jacob’s dream from this week’s Torah portion in the book of ...
But, I think Jacob’s Ladder often gets overlooked, and I aim to rectify that. That said, when I think of a psychological horror movie, I typically envision films concerning characters with deep ...
Big fizzing electrical arcs are fun, and handled properly, not too dangerous either. The Jacob’s Ladder is one such piece of arc-generating equipment, one that featured heavily in vintage sci-fi ...
Jacob’s “ladder” has long been an artistic inspiration, but it points to something far deeper. Just as Isaac on the sacrificial altar on Mount Moriah prefigures the future Christ ...
Tavis Smiley speaks with Jock Smith about his autobiography Climbing Jacob's Ladder: A trial Lawyer's Journey on Behalf of The Least of These, and about the importance of public service.
The classic story of Jacob’s ladder in Genesis 28 shows us another way. Younger-brother Jacob has just run away after stealing his father’s blessing of inheritance intended for older brother Esau.
Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been fascinated by Jacob’s ladder, scaled by unafraid angels, its top reaching all the way to the sky. As described at the beginning of this week’s parsha ...
Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick In “Jacob’s Ladder,” which premiered at the New York Philharmonic on Thursday, Reich’s signature chugging rhythms returned.
Frankenthaler’s “Jacob’s Ladder,” showcasing her signature style, reminds us that she gave birth to a whole school of painting. This painting is abstract, meaning, I suppose, that anything ...
This is English artist and poet William Blake’s depiction of Jacob’s Ladder with angels ascending and descending a ladder or staircase between Heaven and Earth for the enlightenment of the ...