Everybody knows the coat.
You knew it before you could read. It was on the felt board in Sunday school, it was in the picture Bible your grandmother gave you, and if you grew up anywhere near a community theater you have probably sat through a musical about it.
The coat of many colors. Rainbow stripes, patchwork panels, the whole thing loud enough to make eleven brothers murderous.
But there’s a problem.
Nobody actually knows what Joseph was wearing. Let's talk about it.
I can remember hearing this story when I was growing up. My dad, a pastor referred to the coat as “a coat of great price”. It was the way he had been taught it.
After reading this, fantastic job on the scholarship, I suddenly realized that his “different” way of describing the coat wasn’t out of place, but fits in with what you are saying. Unfortunately dad is gone, so I can’t go back and ask him about this.
PS. Thank you for the hard work you have put in. My daughter who has a doctorate in near middle eastern biblical studies (translator) has been impressed with your articles I have shared. Keep on doing what you are doing. Thank you
Yes! That's absolutely a valid interpretation and honestly it's much better than the "coat of many colors" must of us were handed as children.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. I'm glad she's enjoying what I do! Even if having a credentialed scholar reading my work is a little nerve-wracking, lol.
I can remember hearing this story when I was growing up. My dad, a pastor referred to the coat as “a coat of great price”. It was the way he had been taught it.
After reading this, fantastic job on the scholarship, I suddenly realized that his “different” way of describing the coat wasn’t out of place, but fits in with what you are saying. Unfortunately dad is gone, so I can’t go back and ask him about this.
PS. Thank you for the hard work you have put in. My daughter who has a doctorate in near middle eastern biblical studies (translator) has been impressed with your articles I have shared. Keep on doing what you are doing. Thank you
I sent her a copy of this article.
Yes! That's absolutely a valid interpretation and honestly it's much better than the "coat of many colors" must of us were handed as children.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. I'm glad she's enjoying what I do! Even if having a credentialed scholar reading my work is a little nerve-wracking, lol.
God bless.
Sent you a message via your website at LLX Scrolls.
Fascinating brother thank you very much I can't wait for part 2
So so phenomenal!
Thank you!
I went down a rabbit hole with your writing last night. Incredible!!! I’m a Bible nerd and it’s right down my alley!
That's fantastic! I pray you're getting real value from my work 🙏
I am you’re brilliant