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JACOB
December 3

Symbols: Ladder

In a vision, Jacob (son of Isaac) saw a ladder reaching from heaven to earth, with angels descending and ascending. Christ, the Incarnate God, is the Ladder reuniting earth to heaven, mankind to God.

Recommended Readings: Genesis 28:12-13

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