answersLogoWhite

0

Many scholars believe that Joseph and Imhotep could be the same person. While there is no documented evidence that the two were the same man, significant evidence exists to justify the belief that each were real people. There are many historical similarities between the two characters. See related links for a detailed discussion of these similarities.

  • Second in command under the Pharoah Djoser
  • Lived to be 110 years of age
  • Great architect and builder
  • Stored corn during seven years of plenty
  • During seven years of famine fed the people
  • Interpreter of dreams
  • Built the Step Pyramid and palaces
  • Worked in the medical profession
  • Instituted a 20% income tax
  • Married into the On priesthood
  • Knew about Astrology
  • Educated man
  • Overseer of public works (engineer)
  • Had eleven siblings
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What did Gabriel say to Joseph in the Bible?

In the Bible, the angel Gabriel told Joseph that Mary would give birth to a son named Jesus, who would save people from their sins.


Who is the father of Joseph father of Jesus?

The Bible does not specifically name her, but she would have been the wife of Jacob, Joseph's father.


Who is the world's first doctor?

The world's first doctor is said to be Imhotep, not Hippocrates as many people would believe. Imhotep is regarded as The Father of Medicine.


When or where did Joseph die Jesus father?

The bible does not mention him , after the time Jesus gets lost in the temple, Why the obsession with Joseph? Joseph was a spiritual man. else he would have been completely cut out of the picture.


What is race of Joseph?

There is no definitive answer to the race of Joseph as it would depend on his geographical and cultural background. In the Bible, Joseph was a Hebrew, which is generally considered to be an ethnic and cultural designation rather than a racial one.


Name of architect who built the first step pyramid?

The step pyramid was designed for Pharaoh Djoser by Imhotep.


What was Susan B's favorite book?

As she was a Quaker I would guess it was most likely the Bible.


What is the significance of Joseph's lineage in the Bible?

Joseph's lineage in the Bible is significant because he was a descendant of King David, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would come from David's line. This connection establishes Jesus as the rightful heir to the throne of Israel and reinforces his role as the promised savior.


What was Susan B. Anthony's favorite book?

As she was a Quaker I would guess it was most likely the Bible.


In the Bible was Mary sentenced to be stoned for saying that she was carrying a baby who was the Messiah?

No , Joseph married Mary . If it would have been known that she was pregnant she would have been stoned.


Where did imhotep study?

They did not have schools in Ancient Egypt. The future ruler would have been taught by private tutors and his parents.


Who dreamed of seven years of famine?

Joseph from the book of Genesis in the Bible. It was a dream interpretation for the Pharoah, and launched Joseph into the high position of leadership where his long-lost-betraying brothers would soon find him.