The Joseph Narrative in the Context of Divine Providence and Its Logical Consistency
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This study is an attempt to analyze a biblical narrative within the context of divine Providence and finds its logical consistency in the development of the story. The Joseph account in the Book of Genesis is not only a sacred text that perfectly fits into the whole history of salvation, but also a literary work that has an extraordinary climax and a definite conclusion. Especially, the story deals with one of the most puzzling issues both in the Bible and in our life—how human free will and divine predestination can both be true. The thematic significance of exile tells us that Joseph is abandoned partly because of his pretentious arrogance and partly because of his dreams that he would be the leader of the patriarchs. Then the evil act of free will performed by his brothers turns out to be a ground for a chain of events that eventually lead to the fulfillment of Joseph’s dreams at the end of the story. This study is an attempt to examine the issue in what is considered the most unified work of art in the Bible.
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This study is an attempt to analyze a biblical narrative within the context of divine Providence and finds its logical consistency in the development of the story. The Joseph account in the Book of Genesis is not only a sacred text that perfectly fits into the whole history of salvation, but also a literary work that has an extraordinary climax and a definite conclusion. Especially, the story deals with one of the most puzzling issues both in the Bible and in our life—how human free will and divine predestination can both be true. The thematic significance of exile tells us that Joseph is abandoned partly because of his pretentious arrogance and partly because of his dreams that he would be the leader of the patriarchs. Then the evil act of free will performed by his brothers turns out to be a ground for a chain of events that eventually lead to the fulfillment of Joseph’s dreams at the end of the story. This study is an attempt to examine the issue in what is considered the most unified work of art in the Bible.
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