Joseph Imhotep in Egypt In 1890 Charles

Joseph (Imhotep) in Egypt • In 1890 Charles Wilbour discovered this boulder on the island of Sahal at the Nile, telling the story of Imhotep

Resources on Joseph and Daniel • Dang, Katherine, Universal History, Volume I – re-print of out of print sources on Ancient history, including information on Daniel – Philomath Foundation – www. philomathfoundation. com • Eidsmoe, John, Historical and Theological Foundations of Law; Volume I, Ancient Wisdom, American Vision Press / Tolle Lege Press, 2011 – www. plymrock. org • Jehle, Paul, Universal History Course, Theme 3 (third thousand years) powerpoint and audio files 19 -25 and Theme 4 (fourth thousand years) powerpoint and audio files 33 -37 of classes as well as pdf notes, and timeline charts, Plymouth Rock Foundation – www. plymrock. org • Rushdoony, R. J. , Christian Survey of World History – cd’s and notes, Chalcedon Foundation - http: //chalcedon. edu/store/item/christiansurvey-of-world-history-cd-set-a/ • See also www. arkdiscovery. com/joseph for more information on Joseph in Egypt

National Geographic, January, 1995 “Perhaps most confident was Imhotep, the architect who pr conceived of building Djoser's [pharaoh] tomb completely Known as a sculptor, a priest, and a healer, Imhotep is con the preeminent genius of the Old Kingdom. He assemb workforce to quarry limestone to ship the crude blocks by Saqqara, and yet another to haul the stone to the site, wher carvers shaped each block and put it in place. "On a granite boulder above the Nile's First Cataract, t formidable rapids at Aswan, a sculptor who lived much lat the facts are not totally accurate] chiseled out in hieroglyph of how Imhotep had even saved his country from fami

The annual Nile flood, which inundated surrounding field autumn before farmers sowed their seed, failed seven years Djoser asked Imhotep where the source of the river lay. pharaoh intended to travel there to interrogate the river god them to show mercy on his people. "But Imhotep replied that sacred [God] books had given answer. . The floods returned, and the famine was ove "In about 1200 B. C. , fully 1400 years after his death, Imhote genius architect of Djoser's reign, was deified by the Egyp built cult temples to honor him. ” National Geographic, 1995

Evidence of Joseph in Egypt • Inscriptions in Horemheb have evidence of the Ph inviting Jacob’s family to Egypt st Dynasty (Sarah) • Abraham influenced the 1 rd • In the 3 Dynasty – an inscription of as Chief Imhotep under the King - Pharoah Djoser Genesis 41: 40 -44

Joseph was Multi-talented • A Stone Vase at Saqqara with Imhoteps inscriptio made by him… • A statue in honor of Imhotep with a scroll

The Seven Year Famine • Inscription on the Boulder (arkdiscovery. com) • 1. "I was in distress on the Great Throne. . . " in the morning that Bible “… : his spirit was troubled"41: 8 Ge. • 2. ". . . I asked him who was the Chamberlain, . . . Imhotep, the son of `What is the birthplace of the Nile? Who is the god there? Who is t Imhotep answers: "I need the guidance of Him who presides over net, . . . "Bible: “… Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. “ (41: 16) • 3. In the inscription, Imhotep answers the pharaoh about the god o and tells him where he lives. In the Bible, Joseph interprets the pha dream….

The Seven Year Famine • 3. …But the next part of the inscription tells that when the king sle , Nile god Khnum, revealed himself to him in a dream and promised would pour forth her waters and the land would yield abundantly f years, after a seven year drought. This passage reflects the fact of a the pharaoh of seven years of plenty and seven years of famine, alth reversed. • 4. The inscription then goes on to record Djoser's promise to the N Khnum, in which the people were to be taxed 1/10 of everything, e the priests of the "house of the god, " who would be exempted. Th "And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, th Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of the priests on became not Pharaoh's. " Genesis 47: 26

The Name “Imhotep” • An ancient Egyptian name meaning “the voice (or mouth) of Im” • There is no Egyptian god “Im”; and no meaning for “hotep” • Joseph’s name means, in Hebrew “the God lives; the God speaks” • Probably “Im” is shortened from “I Am”, and hotep is simply Joseph’s name (the God lives; the God speaks )! • “…I am that I am” Exodus 3: 14 –

The Fourth Thousand Years “The Captivity of God’s People” Assyrian Empire Babylonian Empire Persian Empire Greek Empire (power) (pride) (LAW of Medes & Persians) (pleasure) Assyrian captivity of Israel Divided 722 BC N (10) Destruction S (2) of Nineveh repents Babylonian captivity of Judah Daniel stands 586 BC Daniel disciples Cyrus Alexander the Great Decree to Return Revival & Reform 336 -323 Maccabees and Hannukah (pleasure) Solomon 950 BC Jonah Nahum Josiah Jeremiah 760 625 609 605 Daniel 590 -539 Malachi 538 -444 164

Babylon in the Bible Symbol of Pride, Rebellion and Witchcraft “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven… I will upon the mount of the congregation… I will be like the most High. ” Isaiah 14: 13 -14 “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniq idolatry” 1 st Samuel 15: 23 - “Come hither; I will show unto thee the judgment of the great whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inh the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication…. woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color, and decked with g precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of ab and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a nam MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. ” – Revelation 17: 1 -5

The Fear of the Lord Key to Humility and Honor “Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, an honor is humility. – Proverbs 18: 12 “…. be clothed with humility: for God resists the pro gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves there the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in du 1 st Peter 5: 5 -6 The Fear of the Lord is giving God His priority in attitude and action – every area of life

Extent of the “New” Babylonian Empire Ruled the world 606 -538

The New Babylonian Empire A Revival of Pride and Rebellion “New” Babylon rules the earth for 88 years – from 606 -538 Nabopolassar was co-ruler with his son until 606 His son married Amyitis; daughter of a Median monarch Nebuchadnezzar reigned for half the dynasty (44 years) A “divine” monarch who built walls 87 by 350 feet Erected hanging gardens for his wife like her homeland Constructed canals and underground irrigation systems Nebuchadnezzar removed his captives from their soil and cau do slave labor in building Babylon • Emulated the pride of Babylon; and when humbled by God, h ruled in his place • •

Images of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Image of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Image of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Saddam Hussein’s Rebuilding of Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylon

The Babylonian Empire “An Empire of Pride” The Babylonian Empire Nabopolassar / NEBUCHADNEZZAR Daniel taken captive at 16 Josiah’s 609 BC revival & reforms Jeremiah warns of 70 year captivity Evil-Meroduch Neriglisser Laborosoardel Nabonedius Belshazzar Daniel interprets the king’s dream Decree Daniel interprets of Cyrus the Handwriting for Jews on the wall to return Nebuchadnezzar Daniel in judged for pride Daniel’s the friends lion’s refuse to Judah taken den (82) captive bow Josiah Jeremiah Daniel 636 -609 605 Ezekiel’s visions 595 586 570 -563 539 538 BC

Daniel’s Interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Future Kingdoms preceding Christ (1) Head of Gold – Babylon 627 -539 (2) Chest of Silver – Medo- Persian 539 -331 (3) Belly of Brass – Greek Empire / Alexander 331 -168 (4) Legs of Iron – Roman Empire 168 BC – 467 AD (5) Toes of Iron/Clay – It will be divided…

The Babylonian Empire Lesson 1 – Believers must embrace a Kingdom understanding their times of • Daniel was inspired by Jeremiah who was inspired by Josiah – legacy of multi-generational continuity • Daniel’s preparation (home & church) prepared him to purpose remain pure while in captivity (heart) to • A believer’s stand must be a lawfulresistance tyranny, to respecting those who persecute you and creatively seeking ways to demonstrate loving solutions that preserve the life of your captors • Believers need to understand embrace the captivity of their times; knowing God’s purpose in it for future generations

The Babylonian Empire Lesson 2 – Believers must be willing to embrace philosophy separation of • Daniel’s friends would not bow to the idolatry of the day – statism (separate from music & trends) • Faithfulness to go intothe fire is true success – separation God unto • Covenant rests on a willingness to cut out that which offends God – separate sin from • True success is the ability to stand alone

The Babylonian Empire Lesson 3 – Believers must learn to minister in capt through love and service • 25 years of loving service elapse between Daniel chapters 4 and 5; spanning two empires • Not until the last ruler of Babylon, when Daniel is probably 82, is he called forth by Nebuchadnezzar’s wife to prophesy the culture… to • He is promoted to rule only after he was separated, his faith tested, served and faithfully • Daniel rules. Babylon for approximately one hour, when Cyrus conquers during the idolatrous feast

The Babylonian Empire Lesson 4 – Believers must embrace the not cross and promote themselves • Daniel became Prime Minister under Darius • He instructed Cyrus on God’s providential work in his life; preparing him for such an hour • He benefited Persia by decentralizing power and increasing self-government under law • No one could find hypocrisy his walk with God in • He looked for no short-cuts from God • He boldly continued to pray waiting for God’s , deliverance; the result of which is the decree of Cyrus for the Jews to return to their homeland