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José do Egito (English: Joseph of Egypt) is a Brazilian miniseries produced and broadcast by RecordTV. It premiered on January 30, 2013, and ended on October 9, 2013. It is based on the biblical account of the book of Genesis that deals with the patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob.
Joseph’s special status angers his brothers, who sell him into slavery—to either Ishmaelites or Midianites, who then bring him to Egypt. There Joseph gains the favor of Pharaoh, is promoted into the highest office, and acquires grain supplies that eventually save Egypt during a famine.
When was Joseph in Egypt? Can we identify the Pharaoh of Joseph? Is there any archaeological evidence for Joseph? Joseph is critical to the biblical timeline because the genealogy provided in Genesis ends with Jacob.
When Joseph brags about his status and glorious future one time too many, the brothers get angry and sell him into slavery, to a passing caravan heading to Egypt. The caravaneers in turn sell him to a high-ranking officer at the Egyptian court named Potiphar.
Explore the archaeological findings that support the existence and role of Joseph in ancient Egypt, as the Bible suggests. Learn how Joseph rose to power, integrated into Egyptian society, and fulfilled his titles and duties as a high-ranking official.
Learn about Joseph's life in Egypt, from slavery to prison to Pharaoh's court. Discover how he had integrity and trusted God in every situation.
Joseph was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, a son of Jacob and his wife Rachel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father (who gave him a special colored coat) and sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh.
