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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... final word of thanks to Professor Barbara Green and the Rev. Dr. Linda Maloney of the Liturgical Press for their encouragement and helpful feedback during the writing process . I am very pleased and honored that they have accepted this ...
... final shape in the form we have today . But most agree that even the oldest portions of the text ( the issue of exactly which por- tions these are is not completely settled ) were composed centuries after some of the ancient Near ...
... final prophet . Muhammad . with the definitive and unaltered form of the message ( the Qur'an ) that serves as a corrective to all previous versions . For Muslims , then , the presence of " biblical " stories in their text is to be ...
... final comments on the Qur'an are in order . This book does not pretend to be an introduction to the Qur'an . It is my hope that you will learn some things about Islam's sacred text after reading this book , but what you learn will be ...
... final product . To use an analogy from the world of art . Bible scholars can sometimes be like a person who stands before a painting and is fixated by the individual colors but fails to appreciate how they all fit together to create an ...
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