Abstract
In Genesis 50,1 we read that Joseph threw himself on his fathers face and wept over him and kissed him. The meaning of Josephs actions is not explicitly stated and it is therefore the purpose of this paper is to clarify what is the meaning of this kiss.I suggest that the verse in Genesis apparently reflects the traces of an ancient custom, which symbolized the transition from one status to another, and in this case - formal confirmation of the death of the head of the family.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 241-246 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 3 Jul 2015 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Book of Genesis
- Death and Burial practices
- Joseph Narrative
- Kiss