Joseph

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Explore 2,042 Jewish texts related to the theme of Joseph, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

And someone was ready to stoke those embers. The son of Pharaoh, consumed by his own wicked ambitions, wasn't about to let things lie. He'd already failed to turn Simon and Levi ag...

Asenath's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Even tales that seem straightforward often have shadowy corners, and the story of Asenath, Joseph's wife, is no exception. We all remember the story of Joseph. Sold into slavery in...

Marriage of Asenath and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

One such story, expanded upon in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, concerns Asenath, Joseph's wife. Remember the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers? It turns out there was m...

Covenant of Joseph and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That's exactly where we find Joseph, son of Jacob, in the land of Egypt. What does he do? He makes his brothers swear an oath. But it's not just any oath. It's a promise that when ...

Egypt: Joseph Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Our story takes us back to Joseph in Egypt, a man who rose from prisoner to viceroy. As his life neared its end, Joseph knew he had one crucial task left: to ensure his bones would...

Teachings of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

He’s not just celebrating; he’s teaching. He’s imparting wisdom gleaned from his own tumultuous life. He urges his brothers to walk in the ways of the Lord, to make themselves wort...

Death of Joseph and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s the story of Joseph, as he lay dying. Can you imagine being on your deathbed, not thinking about your own legacy, but about the destiny of your people? Joseph, the dreamer, ...

Joseph's Vision of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...

Covenant of Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That's the story of Moses and the coffin of Joseph as the Israelites prepared to leave Egypt. You see, Moses knew something crucial: the Israelites couldn't truly be free until the...