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Joseph, in the Bible

(Encyclopedia) Joseph, one of the heroes of the patriarchal narratives of the Book of Genesis. He is presented as the favored son of Jacob and Rachel, sold as a boy into slavery by his brothers, who…

Demme, Jonathan

(Encyclopedia) Demme, Jonathan (Robert Jonathan Demme)Demme, Jonathandĕmˈē [key], 1944–2017, American filmmaker, b. Baldwin, N.Y. Demme, known for eclectic subjects and social satire, made feature…

Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson

(Encyclopedia) Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella BussonDu Maurier, George Louis Palmella Bussondy&oomacr; môrˈēā [key], 1834–96, English artist and novelist, b. Paris of a French father and an…

2002–2003 Obie Awards

The 2002–2003 Obie Awards, honoring distinguished achievement in Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway productions, were presented on May 19, 2003, at New York's Webster Hall.Direction: Emily…

Genesis: 29

Genesis Chapter 29 1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. 2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three…

Amis, Martin

(Encyclopedia) Amis, Martin Amis, Martin āˈmĭs [key], 1949–2023, English novelist; son of Kingsley Amis. The younger Amis, who turned from literary journalism to fiction, invites…

Genesis: 30

Genesis Chapter 30 1 And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die. 2 And Jacob's anger was…

About a Boy

Directors:Paul and Chris WeitzWriters:Paul and Chris Weitz, Peter HedgesUniversal Pictures; PG-13; 101 minutesRelease:5/02Cast:Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult About a…