Joseph and the Abrahamic Worldview: A Comparison of the Story of Joseph in the Holy Bible and the Qur'an through the Lens of Setbacks to Human Flourishing

Joseph and the Abrahamic Worldview: A Comparison of the Story of Joseph in the Holy Bible and the Qur'an through the Lens of Setbacks to Human Flourishing

Presenter(s)

Susie Lotfian

Comments

9:00-9:20, Kennedy Union 310

Description

There seems to be a common perception that Christianity shares a closer relationship with Judaism than with Islam. This presentation aims to challenge that notion by exploring the story of Joseph. One of the most beloved of the Abrahamic patriarchs, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam pull lessons from the setbacks and flourishing experienced by Joseph in ways that reflect the unique expressions of belief in a shared God. To that end, I will conduct a comparative analysis of the Biblical and Qur’anic texts—Genesis 37-50 and the Surah Al-Yusuf—in the hope that this sort of exegesis will foster a deeper understanding, particularly between Christians and Muslims. Ultimately, I hope to encourage Christians to reflect on how a lack of knowledge about one another can lead to unnecessary fear and resentment. Perhaps just by simply learning about shared beliefs and practices, we might figure out how to cultivate a spirit of acceptance that will allow us to embrace Muslims as brethren, welcoming them finally into the fold.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Graduate Research

Primary Advisor

Neomi D. DeAnda

Primary Advisor's Department

International Marian Research Institute

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Faith; Diversity; Critical Evaluation of Our Times

Joseph and the Abrahamic Worldview: A Comparison of the Story of Joseph in the Holy Bible and the Qur'an through the Lens of Setbacks to Human Flourishing

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