Read this excerpt from The Land. "But what I want you to concentrate on learning now
is a skill you can always use, something you can
always depend on to earn some money."
"Like horse training?"
"No Like carpentry. Not just knowing how to nail two
pieces of wood together, but how to build something
fine and of quality. There'll always be a need for
that. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself was a carpenter,
so you know you couldn't ask for a better trade. You
can use your horse training too, but carpentry is
something solid and dependable, and there'll always
be a need for it
Based on the historical setting, why does Paul's
father want him to learn a trade?
O Paul's father understands the societal limitations
on Paul's career choices.
O Paul's father believes that Paul has a religious
obligation to become a carpenter.
O Paul's father selfishly seeks to find a trade that
Paul can use to help the family.
O Paul's father does not believe that any of his sons
should pursue academics.