Book Review: Jacob and Joseph by A. J. Higgins and Marcus Cain

book coverA. J. Higgins and Marcus Cain, Jacob and Joseph (Kilmarnock, Scotland: John Ritchie Ltd., 2022), 336 pp.

Reviewed by Mitchell Taylor

The sixth volume in the Ritchie Character series explores the lives of the final two key figures in Genesis. A. J. Higgins systematically examines how God shaped Jacob through trials and experiences. He includes how this continued through the painful period when he believed his favored son was dead. Higgins, through exposition and wise, practical lessons, unfolds how Jacob may be our most relatable Genesis character.

In part two, Marcus Cain carefully examines Joseph’s experiences, beginning with valuable insights into how events before his birth shaped his early home life. The book concludes with an appendix detailing 27 ways Joseph foreshadows the Lord Jesus Christ, making it a rich resource for supplementary study.

This book is ideal for serious young Bible students, Sunday School teachers, or any believer seeking deeper insights into these men of faith. Its chapter-by-chapter approach makes it a valuable complement to other Genesis commentaries.

The book is available for purchase at ritchiechristianmedia.co.uk and gospelfolio.com.