Joseph (Old Testament)

In the Urantia Book

Great-grandson of Abraham; civil administrator in Egypt

• Joseph's steadfast belief in Melchizedek set him apart as a dreamer among his brothers and ultimately shaped his path as a civil administrator in Egypt, as he labored for the advancement of the kingdom of heaven. (93:9.5,8)
• Political circumstances in Egypt allowed for the promotion of Salem teachings by Joseph, who exerted great influence in a highly ethical but not overly spiritual society. 95:3.5
• From the hills of Simeon, Jesus viewed Dothan, where Joseph was sold into Egyptian slavery, and recounted the historic events of his people. 126:1.2

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• High place of Baal 126:1.2 — Nm 22:41.
• Josiah defeated 126:1.2 — 2 Ki 23:29-30; 2 Ch 35:20-24.
• Sisera defeated 126:1.2 — Jg 4:10-16.
• Joseph sold as slave 126:1.2 — Gn 37:23-28.