Joseph, quelques aspects de sa vie en Gn 37–50

AUTEUR : ALEXANDRE NGANDU LONJI

ABSTRACT

As a major character in Gn 37-50, Joseph distinguished himself by the fear of God before his brothers whom he did not hurt after his ascent to power. Endowed with intelligence and wisdom, he used these for the general good, as his suggestion to manage well farming products during the times of plenty in view of the upcoming famine, and the reconciliation with his brothers show. Through his wisdom, he rightly interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh. For his own good and that of others, he was upright in his relationship with others, and did not give in to Putiphar wife’s sexual harassment; he was transparent in his management of goods entrusted to his care, and magnanimus toward his brothers who had conflictual relationships with him. In his interactions with his hierarchy, he distinguished himself by his loyalty and unweavering dedication to carry out the missions assigned to the full. Because of his attention to the suffering of others and especially the destitute, he relieved those he could to the best of his abilities.