This book studies how wisdom ideas in Genesis 37-50 relate to the
themes and motifs that emerge from the Abrahamic promises. While
the Joseph narrative is not simply a wisdom tale, there appear to
be many features that are suggestive of wisdom. A literary reading
of the chapters examines how these 'wisdom-like elements' relate to
the story as a whole. Chapter 37 establishes that God will cause
Joseph to rise to prominence. The intriguing story of Tamar in
chapter 38 is seen as a kind of microcosm of the entire Joseph
story. Joseph's public use of wisdom is considered in chapters
39-41, where he uses power successfully and with discernment.
Joseph's private use of wisdom occupies chapters 42-45. Chapters
46-50 complete the story by weaving the concerns of the previous
chapters into the fabric of God's purposes for his covenant people.
In the final form of the narrative, both the wisdom and the
covenant strands are seen to be prominent. The covenant strand is
reflected in the connections forged with the rest of Genesis and
the wider Pentateuch. The wisdom strand is evident in the public
and private arenas, as well as in Joseph's tested character. God's
behind-the-scenes activity, coupled with human initiatives, emerges
as another 'wisdom-like element.' Both covenant and wisdom retain
their distinctive contributions and are complimentary ways of God's
establishing his active rule. God uses wise human initiatives to
accomplish his overarching purposes.
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