Joseph isn’t the only beloved son to be given a multi-coloured coat. Jesus is given one too, though by the hands of ungodly men. In Matthew it’s scarlet (kokkinos); in Mark it’s purple (porphyra); and in Luke it’s white/resplendent (lampros) (Luke 23.11), like the linen of the saints (Rev. 19.8).
Only tangentially related, but our family were reading through Mark 14 last night, and I was struck by the similarities between Joseph fleeing Potiphar's wife and the young man who ran away naked in a Mark. Not sure what to make of it though.
Very good. Also curious that the OT often associates purple, scarlet and *blue*, rather than purple, scarlet and *white* e.g. priestly garments (Ex 39:1,8, 22-24), tabernacle curtains/veil (Ex 26:1,36, 36:35). I wonder what connection might exist.
Hey James, my dad has started writing about gospel-centered mentoring on substack, but he hasn't been able to get many eyes on his work yet. Would you be able to give him some feedback?
Only tangentially related, but our family were reading through Mark 14 last night, and I was struck by the similarities between Joseph fleeing Potiphar's wife and the young man who ran away naked in a Mark. Not sure what to make of it though.
Very good. Also curious that the OT often associates purple, scarlet and *blue*, rather than purple, scarlet and *white* e.g. priestly garments (Ex 39:1,8, 22-24), tabernacle curtains/veil (Ex 26:1,36, 36:35). I wonder what connection might exist.
Nice. Hadn't seen this before. :)
But what about the Gospel of John?
Hey James, my dad has started writing about gospel-centered mentoring on substack, but he hasn't been able to get many eyes on his work yet. Would you be able to give him some feedback?
https://authormatthewdoebler.substack.com/p/gospel-centered-mentoring-believes
I think he has a really strong voice he just needs to put himself out there more.
Wonderful!