Publisher's Synopsis
The distinguished writer and translator Stephen Mitchell provides a stirring account of the power and wisdom of forgiveness. Based on the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers - a beautiful, brilliant, arrogant young man is sold into slavery but eventually rises to become viceroy of Egypt - 'The Way of Forgiveness' is a riveting expansion, lush with vivid characters and a captivating sense of place. What's new here is the lyrical, witty, vivid prose, informed by a wisdom that brings fresh insight to this foundational legend of betrayal and all-embracing forgiveness.