THE YEARS OF LIFE AND THE YEARS OF PILGRIMAGE. Jacob was in the later years of his life when he appeared before Pharaoh the king of Egypt. When Pharaoh saw Jacob, the first question he asked him was "How old are you?". Perhaps the question was prompted by the aging appearance of Jacob. Now I am not as concerned about the reason behind the question as I am with the response of Jacob. The answer of Jacob to the question of Pharaoh is a serious matter to look into as...