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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... contain some provocative parallels to the Genesis ver- sions of the events that raise important questions about the origin and back- ground of the biblical accounts . In 1928 a trove of texts and other material dating X Inquiring of Joseph.
... important questions about the formation and transmission of the Bible . As this brief survey suggests , the practice of comparing the Bible with other writings , both " foreign " and closer to home , has a long history within biblical ...
... important is the opportunity it provides for non - Muslims to learn something about Islam , the most misunderstood religion in the world . Con- trary to what many people think , Islam is a religion of peace that does not teach its ...
... important contributions to the field . But it is only one of several tools , each of which approaches the text in a unique way by asking a different set of questions . In this book we will be asking the questions that narrative criti ...
... important difference . The story of the dinner party that the wife of Joseph's master has for the women of the city is well integrated into the Qur'an's version of the story and it has a significant bearing on how the plot develops . It ...
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