The Characterization of Joseph (a) in the Quran and the Torah: A Comparative Study Based on Contemporary Exegeses and the Quranic Thought of Martyr Imam Khamenei

نوع مقاله : علمی پژوهشی

نویسندگان

1 طلبه سطح ۴ (دکتری)، موسسه بین المللی مطالعات اسلامی به زبان انگلیسی ، قم، ایران

2 دانشیار، گروه ادیان ابراهیمی، دانشکده ادیان و عرفان، دانشگاه ادیان و مذاهب، قم، ایران

3 استادیار، گروه ادیان ابراهیمی، دانشکده ادیان و عرفان، دانشگاه ادیان و مذاهب، قم، ایران

چکیده

This study aims to analyze and comparatively examine the characterization of Joseph (a) in the Holy Quran and the Torah. It asks how the two scriptures construct Joseph’s identity, explain the epistemological foundations of his actions, and assign meaning to major stages of his life, including the dream, the well, temptation, imprisonment, dream interpretation, and political authority. The study employs a descriptive–analytical and comparative methodology informed by narratological analysis, focusing conceptually on narrative structure, characterization, actions, dialogue, dreams, and the theological and social contexts of the narratives. The analysis demonstrates that, although the two narratives share major plot elements, they construct fundamentally different models of character. The Quran presents Joseph as a divinely chosen, monotheistic, sincere, and infallible prophet whose experiences unfold within a teleological framework of divine providence, spiritual formation, and individual and social reform. The Torah, by contrast, emphasizes Joseph’s moral integrity, resilience, practical wisdom, competence, and gradual advancement within familial, social, and political relations. These findings highlight the importance of integrating narratological and theological perspectives in comparative scriptural studies and provide a conceptual basis for further research on characterization, theological meaning, and the pedagogical functions of sacred narratives across religious traditions.

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قرآن: مطالعات معاصر
دوره 5، شماره 16
سال پنجم، شماره ۱۶، تابستان ۱۴۰۵
شهریور 1405
صفحه 127-156

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