Joseph and His Brethren

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Joseph and His Brethren

by W. K. (William King) Tweedie

EN·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

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0:28

Preface.

1:11

JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN. - CHAPTER I. - JOSEPH CAST INTO THE PIT.

4:35

CHAPTER II. - JOSEPH SOLD TO THE ISHMAELITES.

4:56

CHAPTER III. - JOSEPH IN PRISON.

7:59

CHAPTER IV. - JOSEPH INTERPRETING PHARAOH’s DREAMS.

7:54

CHAPTER V. - JOSEPH’S ADVANCEMENT.

5:29

CHAPTER VI. - “YE ARE SPIES.”

6:38

CHAPTER VII. - THE CUP IN BENJAMIN’S SACK.

6:07

CHAPTER VIII. - THE MEETING OF JOSEPH AND BENJAMIN.

6:07

Description

A vivid retelling of the ancient tale, this work invites listeners into the world of a favored young shepherd whose vivid dreams and a dazzling coat spark jealousy among his brothers. As the narrative unfolds, the family dynamics grow increasingly strained, revealing how pride and envy can twist even the most loving relationships. The author weaves thoughtful reflections on providence, suggesting that even the darkest schemes may conceal a larger purpose.

The story reaches its first pivotal moment when the brothers, driven by resentment, decide to silence the youth. Their plot escalates from murder to a desperate decision to cast him into a deep pit, leaving him to the mercy of fate. Yet even in this bleak turn, the text hints at a guiding hand that will shape his destiny, setting the stage for a journey that explores forgiveness, resilience, and the mysterious ways of destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (61K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: T. Nelson and Sons, 1872.

Credits

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Release date

2021-12-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. K. (William King) Tweedie

W. K. (William King) Tweedie

1803–1863

A Scottish minister, historian, and biographer, he wrote with a strong interest in church history and the lives of notable Christian figures. His work is especially connected with nineteenth-century Scotland and the religious world shaped by the Disruption of 1843.

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