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Document Details : Title: Vereintes Essen Subtitle: Zur Funktion von Gen 43,31-34 für die Josephsgeschichte und diasporajüdische Tischgemeinschaft mit Nicht-Juden Author(s): RABEL, Magnus Journal: Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses Volume: 100 Issue: 2 Date: 2024 Pages: 191-211 DOI: 10.2143/ETL.100.2.3293341 Abstract : Ruben Bühner’s recent research into the possibilities and limits of table fellowship in ancient Jewish writings has shown that there were far more opportunities for interaction between diaspora Jewish minorities and their non-Jewish neighbours in the context of table fellowship than previously thought. Due to its close connection to Daniel and Esther, the Joseph Narrative occupies a central position in these written testimonies of ancient Jewish identity formation. The meal scene (Gen 43,31-34) is in that regard particularly revealing in two respects. With regard to the narrative logic of the story, the meal scene sheds light on the intended but not yet realised reconciliation of the brothers. And beyond the story, it offers recipients the opportunity to imitate Joseph’s behaviour at a meal with strangers. On the one hand, it vividly illustrates Joseph’s situation between the Hebrews and the Egyptians. On the other hand, it shows precisely how, in the example of the story, boundaries and cultural rules are overcome and somewhat more open interaction with the world around is possible. The story thus bears witness to an open attitude of intercultural exchange across ethical and ethnic boundaries. |
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