Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

recognition withheld between separated kin

recognition_withheld_between_separated_kin

A motif of the Recognition Tokens and Identity Proofs family, within the sub-family Separated Kin and Withheld Recognition. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. / PREFACE; lines 13437-13566 confidence: high

    Joseph's brothers come for provisions; he recognizes them though they do not recognize him, requires them to bring their brother, and has their money placed in camel-packs before they return to their father.

    Joseph recognizes his brothers when they come to him, but they do not recognize him.

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