Joseph Wise and Otherwise

The book presents a detailed literary analysis of Genesis 37-50, highlighting the intertwining of covenant themes and wisdom elements within the Joseph narrative. It begins with God's promise of Joseph's rise in chapter 37 and examines Tamar's story in chapter 38 as a reflection of the Joseph saga, emphasizing themes of life, justice, and reconciliation. The exploration continues through Joseph's public and private displays of wisdom, culminating in his transformative interactions with his brothers and the overarching fulfillment of God's covenant with His people by the end of the narrative.