How did parental favoritism affect the family dynamics?
How Parental Favoritism Affected Family Dynamics Parental favoritism is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, most notably in the story of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau (Genesis 25–27). The favoritism shown by Isaac and Rebekah—Isaac favoring Esau and Rebekah favoring Jacob—had profound effects on the family’s relationships, decision-making, and overall…