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Sunday School, Ep. 029, Genesis 37
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The Book of Genesis - Fr. Drew Knowles
Reflection Questions:
- The Hebrew word used to describe Joseph’s tunic is only used five times in the Bible – three in Genesis 37 and two in 2 Samuel 13 (Tamar’s “long robe”). Compare and contrast these two stories. How else are they related?
- How does the story of Joseph – in particular his suffering – shape our understanding of divine providence?
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