The Story of Joseph in the Light of Recent Research

Authors

P. E. Kretzmann, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

8-1-1934

Document Type

Article

Keywords

egyptian, hebrew, joseph, babylonian, pharaoh, canaanite

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The most striking proof in support of the view that the development of Hebrew into a literary language from the Canaanite dialect spoken by the Hebrews was effected in an Egyptian environment is that the Joseph and Exodus narratives, in which Israel is shown in direct contact with Egypt, reflect clearly the spirit of an Egyptian environment and display visible traces of Egyptian influence.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Samuel 10:4; Genesis 47:2, 7; Genesis 41:46; Genesis 41:42;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Kretzmann, P. E. (1934) "The Story of Joseph in the Light of Recent Research," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 5, Article 70.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol5/iss1/70