Joseph And His Brothers: An Old Testament Passion Play In Four Acts (1921)

Joseph and His Brothers: An Old Testament Passion Play in Four Acts is a play written by William Henry Temple Gairdner in 1921. The play is based on the biblical story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually rose to power in Egypt. The play is divided into four acts and follows Joseph's journey from his childhood to his eventual reconciliation with his brothers. The play explores themes of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption and offers a dramatic retelling of one of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament. Gairdner's play has been praised for its powerful and emotional portrayal of the characters and its ability to bring the story of Joseph to life on stage. Overall, Joseph and His Brothers is a compelling work of biblical drama that offers a fresh perspective on a timeless tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.