A final observation on Joseph's life and career:According to Genesis 50:26,Joseph was 110 years old at the time of his death.This age is interesting, since in ancient Egypt 110 was considered the perfect age at which to die(Aling 1981:51,note 25). What happened to the Jewish people ...
Joseph's governance over Egypt during a time of famine is a testament to God's provision and wisdom. His strategic planning and management not only save Egypt but also preserve his own family, ensuring the survival of the Israelites. This role as a savior of nations foreshadows Jesus Christ...
The cataract, however, has lost much of its grandeur since the building of the great dam which now regulates the supply for the irrigation of the country in time of low water. From Assuan to Edfu (about 48 miles) the banks are so high that even in the annual inundation they are above...
A number of large structures from the time of the Ayyubid and Mameluke dynasties have survived. These include the citadel of Salah-al-Din (Saladin; 1176-83); the mausoleum, mosque, and hospital complex of Sultan Kala’un (1284-85); the mosque-madrasah of Sultan Hasan (1356-63); the ...
You’ll have the opportunity to go back in time on a visit to Abu Simbel, journeying through the Nubian Desert before dawn to visit spectacular temples built by Ramses II – a remarkable sight that’s worth rising early for. 4. Family-friendly departures during the 2023 school holidays ...
Cairo, Egypt's dynamic capital, is the city that never sleeps in every sense- it flourishes with history, culture, and endless discoveries. Just as important for the first-time visitor or the returning voyager: the best Cairo travel guide can help optimize your trip. From the monochromatic py...
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Consanguineous marriage was not practiced during the Dynastic period, except for the occasional marriage of a brother and sister within the royal family, and that practice may have been open only to kings or heirs to the throne. Divorce was in theory easy, but it was costly. Women had a ...
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Between Eden and Egypt: Echoes of the Garden Narrative in the Story of Joseph and His BrothersThe Joseph story (Gen 37-50) is often recognized for its remarkable literary unity and depth. At the same time, much of its richness derives from its relationship with the rest of Genesis, as ...