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1 | Joseph's iron fist | Gen 47:19 | Just Read Mark | 135556 | ||
Please read this verse in context. We tend to leave this part of the story out, when we think of Joseph's role in Egypt. We recognize his brilliant leadership in preparing for the famine, but leave out the fact that he bankrupted the people. He collected the grain from the people, then sold it back to them at a rate they could not afford. Since he had created a monopoly, he could set whatever price he wished. Perhaps devastating the people was a good thing, because he was then able to install a system of universal taxation? (v. 24) --- but surely that could have been done without enslaving the people first. Perhaps there is a kind of justice to how the Israelites found themselves enslaved in Egypt? JRM |
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2 | Joseph's iron fist | Gen 47:19 | EdB | 135560 | ||
Your right, Joseph did use what we would consider hard measures that actually enslaved the people. However this is not a perfect world and history has proven that drastic times often requires drastic measures. Until Jesus returns we will continue to see times where leaders are going to have to rise up and make decisions that many will feel are not fair or impacts freedom. And as you say this set up conditions for what later occurred and lead to the Exodus. If the Children of Israel had remained in comfort in Egypt I don’t think they would have ever left. EdB |
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3 | Context of Joseph Story? | Gen 47:19 | Just Read Mark | 135796 | ||
Slavery and Citizenship. I remember reading in a course in "The History of Women" that a form of "slavery" was one of the most progressive features of Egyptian society. All citizen's were required to do periodic hard labour --- and this included men and women. The end result of this was (not only magnificent building programs, but...) a high status for women in the society. They enjoyed both the responsibilities and benefits of citizenship. Could this universal slavery/citizenship date from the time of Joseph? That course was 10 years ago, and vague in my mind --- does anyone know this historical context might fit with the story? |
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4 | Context of Joseph Story? | Gen 47:19 | EdB | 135819 | ||
Just Read Mark This was the building period (Ramses) however the idea everyone is was forced into slavery is effort to explain the amazing feats that were accomplished in this time period. It may very well be true but the jury is still out on it. Some have called it a volunteer effort that the people got involved with since the workers were well feed and by then most of the people had sold everything. In any case the situation with Joseph and the Egyptians is not that much different that what Americans do today put themselves into so much debt they are forced to work for others. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. EdB |
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