Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2014
Keywords
career, Joseph, Genesis, commentary, work, business, Bible study
Abstract
The biblical character whose story best illustrates what we might think of today as a “career” is Joseph. His story fills roughly nine chapters in Genesis (37 – 45), a very large portion of the history of the patriarchs. Joseph’s path is an epic story of rising from the bottom to the top. In terms of vision, management and public service, he must be considered a standout success. But is this an example of “career”? It depends what you mean by “career.” Although the Bible does not offer much by way of prescriptive career advice, we can glean practical wisdom from Joseph’s life story. This article offers a series of short Bible studies to do just that.
Recommended Citation
Baker, Bruce D., "Best Biblical Career Advice from Joseph" (2014). SPU Works. 30.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/works/30
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