Biblical Personalities: Leah
A contemporary Jewish look at the beloved wife of Jacob.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Rachel
Commentary on the Biblical matriarch from the traditional Catholic perspective.
Jewish Encyclopedia: Rachel
Overview of the favored matriarch from the traditional Jewish perspective, including apocrypha and Talmudic commentary.
Jewish Virtual Library: Rachel
Detailed profile of the matriarch, with links to pertinent Torah passages.
Kever Rochel
History and Jewish traditions surrounding the tomb of Rachel.
Leah and Rachel
A contemporary Baptist reevaluation of Jacob's wives, concluding Leah was the more virtuous.
Rachel
Profile of the wife of Jacob from a joint Lutheran and Catholic bible study project.
Rachel Imeinu
Presenting Chassidic beliefs about the Biblical matriarch.
Rachel's Sacrifice
Discussion of Jewish Talmudic beliefs about the favored wife of Jacob, particularly her complicity in her husband's deception.
Rachel's Tears
Jewish Midrash about the matriarch's compassion swaying even God.
Rachel, the Pleading Mother
Rabbinic commentary on the Jewish matriarch.