The old myths tell of existential matters concerning the life of man.
The paradise, the banishment of Adam and Eve, the fratricide : Erring man : Invited by God, Abraham departed from his country for a strange, but better land to begin his life anew. Abraham let himself be led by God, in whom he trusted : it’s the Covenant of God with his people. |
The outcast man becomes the savior.
Joseph, his father Jacobs’ favourite son, was sold by his brothers : since humanity exists, people leave their “brother” behind. Some do not even shrink from killing their kinsmen. Joseph, promoted Pharao’s adviser, became his brothers’ savior when they were driven to Egypt by hunger. In this way, Joseph is the prefiguration of Jesus Christ, who, as outcast, brings new life to humanity. Troughout the history prophets appear who bring to our memory Gods’ mission and the most fundamental rules of our life, viz. respect of life, justice, love for and trust in God |