旧约中的约瑟与新约中的耶稣的人物对比_英语论文

The Comparison between Joseph in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament

摘要

目前，关于圣经人物或者圣经故事的学术研究及文学评论与其他领域比较而言相对没有那么丰富，而事实上它们魅力无穷，许多内容都值得深思和挖掘。本篇论文试图将旧约中的约瑟和新约中的耶稣进行比较，剖析这两个人物形象之间已存在的种种联系和相似点。本文主要采取对比研究和分析方法的手法，从三大方面展开本文，分别是人生经历、性格特点，以及身份性质。为了更加详尽细致地阐述和说明，每一章都将通过更多有根据有条理的分析来呈现相关内容的一个全景。以约瑟的性格描写为例，这一部分将分别根据两种不同的情况进行具体描述，一是“在逆境中”，二是“在顺境中”。最后将总结证明约瑟和耶稣两个人物之间的确存在许多共同点和关联，无论是他们的人生经历亦或是他们各自的性格特点，甚至是一切隐含在其后的。当然毋庸置疑，他们之间也存在有明显独特的差异。再者，文中也会解释：旧约中约瑟的出现并非偶然，他的存在正是要预示在很久以后耶稣的必将降临，而约瑟也并非唯一一个预表了耶稣的人物。

关键词：约瑟 耶稣 对比 相似性 关联

Abstract

So far the academic research and literary review about the biblical figures or the stories have not been as rich as those in the other fields of literature, while in fact they are of great fascination. This paper intends to compare Joseph who comes from the Old Testament with Jesus who is known to the entire world, since there are various connections and similarities between them. The comparative study and analytical method are mainly used. And the comparison will cover three main aspects, from the life experience to the character, and the identity in the end. To make it more elaborate and detailed, each part will try to present a panorama of itself with more analysis. Take the part of Joseph's character as an example, it will be described in two cases, one is "In adversity", and another one is "in prosperity". In brief, the overall frame will be clearly structured. At last, it proves that there is a common ground between Joseph and Jesus, either of their life experiences or the character or everything behind those issues, while there is also some distinct difference. And that Joseph's appearance in the Old Testament is not incidental will also be explained, he comes to prefigure the arrival of Jesus, yet he is not the only one.

Key word: Joseph Jesus comparison similarities connections

Contents

Introduction 1

1. Life Experiences 2

1.1 Life Experience of Joseph 2

1.2 Life Experience of Jesus 3

1.3 Comparison 5

1.3.1 Family Relationship 5

1.3.2 Major Life Events 6

1.3.3 The Relationship with “Brothers” 6

1.3.4 The Temptation 8

1.3.5 The Age Their “Work” Starts 8

1.3.6 The Marriage 9

2. Character 9

2.1 The Character of Joseph 9

2.1.1 In Adversity 10

2.1.2 In Prosperity 12

2.2 The Character of Jesus 14

2.2.1 Perfect 14

2.2.2 Of Love 15

2.3 Brief Conclusion 19

3. Identity 19

3.1 From the Worldly Perspective 20

3.2 From the Godly Perspective 20

Conclusion 21

Bibliography 22

Acknowledgements 22