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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... reason . The volumes , when used in a classroom setting , are accompanied by a companion volume . From Earth's Creation to John's Revelation : The INTERFACES Biblical Storyline Companion , which pro- vides a quick , straightforward ...
... reason why we will engage in a comparative analy- sis of the Joseph story in the Qur'an and the Bible . We are not ... reasons . It takes up virtually the entirety of chapter 12 in the Islamic text , the only one of the book's 114 ...
... reason to treat material that does not ad- vance or contribute to that story in any substantive way . The chapter deal- ing with Judah and Tamar is a fascinating narrative that deserves careful study , but its relevance for our purposes ...
... reason for this decision is that I want to keep the focus squarely on a comparative study of the two texts , an approach that has rarely been attempted . The works cited in the bibliography provide excellent back- ground to the material ...
... reason why this escapes notice is that English has no way of distinguishing between second - person singular and plural forms . In other words , an English speaker uses the word " you " whether addressing one person or a group of people ...
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