Some observations about the story of Tamar and Judah, recorded in Genesis 38, inspired by a lively discussion of the narrative at the Theopolis Regional Course in Dallas last weekend. 1) The chapter has a chiastic structure: A. Judahās family, vv 1-5: take wife and conceive; births; replacement of firstborn B. Sons die: Tamar returns to fatherās house, vv 6-10 C. Judah sends Tamar back to fatherās house, 11 D. Tamar prepares for her encounter with Judah by disguise as...Ā Read more