The Copybook

Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.

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© Ji-Elle, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Story of Joseph Clay Lane

Joseph’s brothers decide they have had enough of their rival in their father’s affections.

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By Guido Reni (1575-1642), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Joseph and Potiphar Clay Lane

Joseph’s master finds his new servant indispensable, but unfortunately his wife finds him irresistible.

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Yorck Project, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Joseph and Pharaoh Clay Lane

Pharaoh’s butler suddenly remembers his promise to mention Joseph to his master.

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© EmsiProduction, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0.

Joseph and the Missing Money Clay Lane

Joseph’s brothers are forced to travel to Egypt to buy corn, and the overseer of Pharaoh’s granaries recognises them at once.

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By Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912), Via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Joseph and Benjamin’s Cup Clay Lane

Joseph thinks that little Benjamin may provide the leverage he needs to force Jacob to come to Egypt.

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© Zairon, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.

Joseph and the Land of Promise Clay Lane

Jacob takes his whole family to join Joseph in Egypt, but God promises him that one day they will return to Canaan.

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