Sacred Atlas
← All parallels
ParallelsA comparative study
ChristianityIslam

On Joseph and Yusuf

A favored son is sold into slavery by jealous brothers but rises to power in Egypt. He eventually forgives his family during a famine.

◆ Held in common

What every account tells.

  • iBetrayal by brothers
  • iiRise to power in Egypt
◆ Where they part

How each tradition tells it.

Islam

The Quran dedicates an entire chapter to Yusuf with more psychological detail on the brothers.


Side by side

Read the passages as one.

Each scripture’s own words, laid alongside the others.

Christianity37:1
Genesis
And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.

Discussion

No one has written anything here yet. Be the first.

    Sign in to join the discussion.