Lawson’s work (first published in 1807) is one of the most thorough on the subject, taking nearly every scene in the Joseph narrative into account. Although repetitious at times, the fact that this book originated as a series of 46 lectures makes that excusable. The language is a bit verbose in places, but Lawson deftly weaves his way through a complex, multi-layered narrative and draws proper attention to the main character in this story: God Himself.