Inquiring of Joseph: Getting to Know a Biblical Character Through the QurʼanLiturgical Press, 2003 - 132 páginas The account of Joseph that is found in Genesis 37-50 is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Its classic rags-to-riches plot explores themes that have intrigued people throughout history: murder, betrayal, sibling rivalry, greed, natural disaster, and mistaken identity. In Inquiring of Joseph, John Kaltner shows there are two ways to tell this story, and both are worth reading. Inquiring of Joseph puts the biblical Joseph in conversation with his Qur'anic self. The Islamic text is a clear parallel to the biblical story in the events of Joseph's life, but there are some important differences between them that result in two distinct versions of the tale. This interface allows for a new understanding of the familiar biblical tradition as aspects that are often missed become more prominent and puzzling elements are seen in a new light. Chapters are "Introduction," "Beginnings: Joseph and his Family (Genesis 37; Qur'an 12:1-20 )," "The Narrators and Characters: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife (Genesis 39:1-20; Qur'an 12:21-34;)," "Events: Joseph and the Prisoners (Genesis 39:21-40:23; Qur'an 12:35-42)," "Repetition: Joseph and Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-45; Qur'an 12:43-57)," "Gaps: Joseph and His Brother (Genesis 42:1-44:17; Qur'an 12:58-86)," and "Endings: Joseph and His Family (Genesis 44:18-50:21; Qur'an 12:87-101)." Receive From Earth's Creation to John's Revelation FREE with the purchase of two or more Interfaces volumes. Mention this offer in the comment section of the order form when placing your order or call 1.800.858.5450. John Kaltner, PhD, is associate professor of religious studies at Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Ishmael Instructs Isaac: An Introduction to the Qur'an for Bible Readers of the Connections series published by the Liturgical Press. |
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... Arabic ) that was communicated to the prophet Muhammad through the agency of the angel Gabriel in seventh- century C.E. Arabia . It renders all prior revelations , like the Bible , obsolete and is meant to serve as a guide for all ...
... Arabic , like Hebrew , is a highly gendered language in which the grammati- cal distinction between masculine and feminine is apparent in words other than nouns and pronouns . This is different from a Introduction xvii.
... Arabic there are two separate forms of the verb depend- ing on whether the one doing the speaking is male or female . In the Qur'an all words that refer to or describe Allah are masculine in gender , and I have translated them into ...
... Arabic recitation so that you might understand . We relate to you the best of stories in what We reveal to you in this Qur'an . Prior to it you were among the neglectful ones . This sura , or chapter of the Qur'an . begins with the same ...
... Arabic recitation . The word " Arabic " is often used to de- scribe the language of the people of Arabia , and that is how it should be understood here . But another meaning commonly found in words associ- ated with the same Arabic root ...
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