The Whole Counsel of God Genesis 46
13 snips
Aug 5, 2024 Fr. Stephen De Young, a scholar focusing on biblical texts, delves into Genesis 46, highlighting Jacob's migration to Egypt and the family dynamics that fueled tensions among his sons. He discusses Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers and the cultural complexities faced by Israelites in Egyptian society. The conversation explores the evolution of numerical representation in ancient texts and the theological implications behind specific numbers, all while illuminating Joseph's challenging position in a shepherd-hostile culture.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Declining Divine Communication
- God appeared in visions to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but not to Jacob's sons.
- This shift sets the stage for Moses and the prophets, marking a decline in direct divine communication.
Asenath's Origin Story
- Jewish tradition oddly suggests Asenath, Joseph's wife, was Dinah's daughter, abandoned on Egypt's walls and later adopted by Potiphera.
- This tale attempts to reconcile Joseph marrying a pagan priest's daughter.
Intermarriage Distinction
- Intermarriage with Egyptians wasn't viewed negatively like intermarriage with Canaanites.
- This difference stems from specific objectionable practices of certain Canaanite groups, not general ethnocentrism.