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Genesis 38: Judah's Detour, A Tale of Tamar

Alexandra Virginia Season 1 Episode 41

Just as the Joseph saga begins, Genesis takes a shocking detour to Judah's personal failures. But thanks to Tamar's daring actions, this isn't just drama; it's the crucible for Judah's positive character development, his admission of wrongdoing, and the shaping of the future leader. 

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