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Joseph and Asenath
by
Alex G. Chappell (Goodreads Author)
A plot to dethrone a Hyksos king, a high priest's daughter held hostage in a royal city, and a treacherous plan to murder a young brother-Joseph, son of Jacob, knows nothing of these things. But in in the bitter days to come, they will be the forces that shape his destiny.
Journey through the hills of Hebron, cross the grasslands of Shechem, experience the sorrows and trium...more
Journey through the hills of Hebron, cross the grasslands of Shechem, experience the sorrows and trium...more
Paperback, 405 pages
Published
October 14th 2005
by Granite Publishing and Distributing LLC
(first published 2005)
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I enjoyed this book. The author has written chapter notes that give added history and meaning to words and places in the story; I enjoyed learning from these. When I think about the trials and hardships Joseph went through, I'm amazed by his faith and positive attitude. Very inspiring. I only gave the book 4 stars because I felt the story wasn't finished. The main reason Joseph was sent to Egypt was to save his family. The book talks about the coming famine and Joseph instructing the Egyptians t...more
The story starts with Joseph's brothers selling him into slavery and takes him through all the trial to the time of his interpretation of the Pharaoh dreams. This an inspiring love story that will strengthen your faith in God.
I really like stories that bring the scriptures to life, and this is a good one. The portrayal of Joseph was excellent! Of course, we don't really know how Joseph and Asenath meet. The book ends before Joseph's brothers come to him in Egypt, which I wished could have been included--maybe "Joseph, part 2."
I thought it was well researched. It was an interesting, more personal look at the life of Joseph of Egypt.
LDS author. Bought at the D.C. Temple book store. A good stroy
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