| Joseph Wise and Otherwise: The Intersection of Wisdom and Covenant in Genesis 37-50 Contributor(s): Wilson, Lindsay (Author) |
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ISBN: 1842271407 ISBN-13: 9781842271407 Publisher: Paternoster Publishing OUR PRICE: $39.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1969 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Christian Ministry - General - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 222.110 |
| Series: Paternoster Biblical Monographs |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.8" W x 8.9" (1.14 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book offers a careful literary reading of Genesis 37-50 that argues that the Joseph story contains both strong covenant themes and many wisdom-like elements. The author examines how these "wisdom-like elements" relate to the story as a whole. Chapter 37 establishes that God will cause Joseph to rise to prominence. The intriguing story of Tamar in chapter 38 is seen as a kind of microcosm of the entire Joseph story, with Tamar securing life, justice, and reconciliation through her wise initiatives, leading ultimately to the preservation of the line of promise. Joseph's public use of wisdom is considered in chapters 39-41, where he uses power successfully and with discernment. Joseph's private use of wisdom occupies chapters 42-45, as Joseph brings about change in his brothers and extends forgiveness to them. Chapters 46-50 complete the story by weaving the concerns of the previous chapters into the fabric of God's purposes for his covenant people. |