NUMBERS

Biblical Allusions

Eschol

Bradford tells of the expedition returning to Cape Cod with Indian corn for the Pilgrims: “And so, like the men from Eshcol, carried with them of the fruits of the land and showed their brethren; of which, and their return, they were marvelously glad and their hearts encouraged.”

Revealed Sin

Tagged With: - THE CANTERBURY TALES

In NUMBERS 32 : 23, Moses tells the tribes of Gad and Rueben that their sin has consequences and, using personification, Moses warns them to “…be sure your sin will find you out.” Chanticleer pleads his case to Pertelote that dreams must be believed, alluding not only to NUMBERS 32 : 23…