Imhotep, Joseph, and a Cure for Cancer?

I love the biblical account of Joseph! The trials that Joseph went through, and yet the amazing accomplishments that he performed are a fascinating testimony to the hand of God in his life, as well as the unusual abilities that Joseph must have had.

There is another intriguing figure in ancient Egyptian history called Imhotep, and the parallels between him and Joseph are quite striking. Trusted as closest advisor (vizier) to the Pharoah Djoser in Egypt’s Old Kingdom, his roles included architect, poet, high priest, physician, and carpenter. He is history’s first physician known by name today, and is credited with the authorship of two ancient medical documents.

Proper chronology places Imhotep at exactly the same time as the biblical Joseph, whom the Bible portrays as having extraordinary leadership skills and acting as closest advisor to Pharoah. Was the biblical Joseph the same person as the Egyptian Imhotep? On this episode we consider, from several angles, the strong correlations between the two historical figures.

Imhotep’s name has been mentioned in modern news lately, in connection with—of all things—a possible cure for cancer. This cancer research is fascinating, especially when coupled with the likely connection between Imhotep and the biblical Joseph.

Also on this episode:

• Quote of Note by Helen Keller
• Aging research: New Recommendations
• “As a Matter of Fact…”: Vapor Canopy?
• Helen’s View: A Letter to President-Elect Trump

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