As
I continue working my way through the Bible, I'm taking time to
research some of the different people, places and events that it
mentions. Growing up in a Christian home, I took for granted that the
Bible is not only the Word of God, but that it's also completely true.
Now, as an adult, I have a new appreciation for the Bible and it's
historic integrity.
The
first thing I decided to look into was Joseph, son of Jacob. The story
of Joseph from the Old Testament is pretty well known...although the
Broadway musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" isn't as
accurate as what we find in Genesis!
I
stumbled across some information about Imhotep (not the creepy guy from
"The Mummy", the real dude) and was surprised at how many similarities
there are between him and Joseph! Here are a few of them:
1. Both second in command under Pharaoh
2. Both lived to be 110
3. Both stored corn during 7 years of good harvest
4. Both feed their people during 7 years of famine
5. Both known for interpreting dreams
6. Joseph was called "Zaphnath-paaneah" which meant "Over Physicians", and Imhotep was a physician
7. Both initiated a tax of 1/5
8. Both were one of twelve siblings
Wow!
That's a lot of similarities...but maybe a lot of people come from
families with 12 siblings, live to be 110, and are second in command
under Pharaoh...?
Now,
there is a problem with this theory. The Biblical timeframe given for
Joseph's life doesn't match up with the years that Imhotep was in Egypt
under Pharaoh. After researching this a little further, I
discovered a rather large community of scientists, archaeologists and
historians who, regardless of their religion, believe that Egyptian
chronology is incorrect! That would make Joseph being Imhotep more
plausible. I won't go into the details of how their could be flaws with
Egyptian chronology, but the information is out there if someone wants
to look further into it.
Whether
or not Imhotep was actually Joseph of the Bible doesn't really
matter...but it's a neat thought that we may be able to learn more about
this biblical character by studying what was left behind by the
Egyptian legend Imhotep. Just something I thought was interesting!
I have seen that there is evidence to believe that Joseph was Imhotep, but I have not seen why people claim Imhotep was one of 12 siblings. If you find any info on that subject matter please post it!
ReplyDeleteJoseph was the 11 brother of Jacob. Joseph is an Israelite from the Tribe of Israel. Genesis chptrs 35-37 ~"Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours."~
DeleteJoseph wasn't the brother of Jacob. He was his Son. Jacob's name was changed to Isreal after fighting with an Angel. Joseph had 11 brothers but, 10 of them threw him into a well and was gonna leave him then One of them suggested selling him off into Slavery. Eventually he was sold to Pharoh and after many trials became second in line to the throne.
Deletethis was some really good information to read about. I'd like to know who Ephraim and Mannaseah are and who are their current ancestors.
ReplyDeleteMannasah and Ephraim are the sons of Joseph who is an Israelite, 11th son of Jacob whose name was changed to Israel after wrestling all night an Angel. {Genesis 48} therefore, today by prophecy given to Joseph by Jacob on his death bed, Mannesah are identified as the Cubans and Ephraim are identified asthe Puerto Ricans. Refer to IUIC: "Hidden History/The Two Promised Lands". Youtube videos part 1-11
DeleteEphraim & Manasseh are Black Nations currently located throughout Africa.
DeleteJoel, no where in the bible does it say the race of Ephraim and Manassah except that Joseph is Jewish, and the Mother if the 2 children is the Pharohs daughter. To Unknown: No where does the Bible show that all Africans are Black. There are white and mixed races of Africans.
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ReplyDeleteShalom shalom! Great insight! I love the depiction of my grandfather Yosef above the bust!
ReplyDeleteMay Yah give you shalom and guide you into all truth about my people!
Joseph was the 11 brother of Jacob. Joseph is an Israelite from the Tribe of Israel. Genesis chptrs 35-37 ~"Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours."~ He is not IMHOTEP. Because of Joseph, Egypt grew to become a great nation when he became Govenor of Egypt. {Genesis 39-47 KJV}
DeleteJoseph was the 11 brother of Jacob. Joseph is an Israelite from the Tribe of Israel. Genesis chptrs 35-37 ~"Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours."~
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