The story of Joseph stands at a turning point in the history of Israel as well as the history of Salvation. Time and again God promised Abraham and his descendants a land of their own. That was the land of Canaan where Jacob settled down with his sons. But Jacob was uprooted and replanted in Egypt, a foreign land that eventually became a land of slavery for them. The various circumstances which led to this migration are colourfully depicted in the beautiful story of Joseph. This is a story of love and hatred, of jealousy and sympathy.
The story of Joseph teaches us to trust in providence, to stand for truth and justice even at great risk, to love the enemies, and to meet evil with good.
