The History Of Joseph, A Poem
In Eight Books (1736)
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The History of Joseph, a Poem: In Eight Books is a literary work by Elizabeth Singer Rowe, published in 1736. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to become a powerful ruler in Egypt. The poem is divided into eight books, each of which covers a different stage in Joseph's life. The first book introduces the character of Joseph and sets the scene for his eventual enslavement. The subsequent books follow Joseph's journey through slavery, his imprisonment, and his eventual rise to power in Egyp...
The History of Joseph, a Poem: In Eight Books is a literary work by Elizabeth Singer Rowe, published in 1736. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to become a powerful ruler in Egypt. The poem is divided into eight books, each of which covers a different stage in Joseph's life. The first book introduces the character of Joseph and sets the scene for his eventual enslavement. The subsequent books follow Joseph's journey through slavery, his imprisonment, and his eventual rise to power in Egypt. Throughout the poem, Rowe emphasizes Joseph's virtues, such as his piety, humility, and loyalty, and portrays him as a model of moral and religious behavior. She also explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and divine providence, highlighting the role of God in Joseph's life.The History of Joseph, a Poem: In Eight Books was well-received upon its publication and was praised for its lyrical style and moral message. It remains a notable work of religious poetry and a valuable contribution to the literary tradition of retelling biblical stories in verse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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