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| − | + | {{summary | text=Joseph was an important figure in the [[Old Testament]]. His story is found in the [[book of Genesis]] (Genesis 37 - 50). Joseph was one of twelve sons of [[Jacob]] (also called Israel), who was, in turn, the grandson of [[Abraham]]. Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, because he was the firstborn son of [[Rebecca]], the wife he loved most. The story of Joseph explains why the Israelites ended up in [[Egypt]], and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of [[Moses]] and the [[exodus]] of the Israelites.}} | |
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| − | + | {{also}} [[Joseph (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Joseph]] | |
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| + | * [[Jacob]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:13, 23 September 2006
| Joseph was an important figure in the Old Testament. His story is found in the book of Genesis (Genesis 37 - 50). Joseph was one of twelve sons of Jacob (also called Israel), who was, in turn, the grandson of Abraham. Joseph was the favourite son of Jacob, because he was the firstborn son of Rebecca, the wife he loved most. The story of Joseph explains why the Israelites ended up in Egypt, and therefore is essential background to understanding the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites. (Read more) |
See Joseph (Genesis) (overview) for more information
See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Joseph
Related topics
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Joseph (Genesis) (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Joseph (Genesis) (quotes)
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