The apocrypha book called “Joseph and Aseneth” provides details regarding Joseph meeting his wife Aseneth of Heliopolis. It also provides information about the early Hebrew culture. The details this apocrypha book provides are in agreement with our bible. The English word ‘apocrypha’ comes from the Greek word ‘ἀπόκρυφος (apókruphos) which means “hidden or obscure”. The fuller definition of the Greek word ἀπόκρῠφος (apókruphos) is hidden, concealed, or secret.

Aseneth’s Father Pentephres was the Priest & Governor of Heliopolis

The book of Joseph and Aseneth opens by telling us that Aseneth was the daughter of Pentephres who was the governor and priest of Heliopolis. Aseneth was like the Hebrews and as fair as Rachel. It also states that Heliopolis was a district in the land of Egypt.

“It came to pass in the first year of the seven years of plenty, in the second month [approx. April or May], that Pharaoh sent out Joseph to go round the whole land of Egypt. And Joseph came, in the fourth month of the first year, on the eighteenth day of the month [a Sabbath day, approx. July 7^th], into the district of Heliopolis. And he was collecting all the corn of that land, as the sand of the sea. Now there was in that city a man, a satrap [governor] of Pharaoh; and this man was the chief of all Pharaoh's satraps and lords. And he was very rich, and wise, and generous, and he was Pharaoh's counsellor, and his name was Pentephres; and he was the priest of Heliopolis (of On) And Pentephres had a virgin daughter of about eighteen years of age, tall and beautiful and graceful, more beautiful than any other virgin in the land. And she was quite unlike the daughters of the Egyptians, but in every respect like the daughters of the Hebrews. And she was as tall as Sarah, and as beautiful as Rebecca, and as fair [beautiful, unblemished, light pale skin tones, & can also refer to blonde hair] as Rachel; and this virgin's name was Aseneth. And the fame of her beauty spread through all that land, even to its remotest corners; and all the sons of the lords and of the satraps and of the kings sought her hand in marriage, young men all of them.” Joseph & Aseneth (J&S) 1:1-9

Chapter three of the book of Joseph and Aseneth tells us that Joseph went to Pentephres house to have lunch. I point this out since the 18^th day of the four month is always a Sabbath day.

“And it came to pass in the fourth month, on the eighteenth day of the month, that Joseph came into the district of Heliopolis. And as he approached the city, Joseph sent twelve men in front of him to Pentephres, the priest of Heliopolis, saying, May I be your guest to-day, for it is near noon and time for a mid-day meal? The sun's heat is overpowering, and I would enjoy some refreshment under your roof.” J&S 3:1-3

First century historian Josephus wrote this regarding Joseph and Aseneth:

“Joseph was now grown up to thirty years of age, and enjoyed great honors from the king, who called him Psothom Phanech, out of regard to his prodigious degree of wisdom; for that name denotes the revealer of secrets. He also married a wife of very high quality; for he married the daughter of Petephres, one of the priests of Heliopolis; she was a virgin, and her name was As enath. (92) By her he had children before the scarcity came on; Manasseh, the elder, which signifies forgetful, because his present happiness made him forget his former misfortunes; and Ephraim, the younger, which signifies restored, because he was restored to the freedom of his forefathers” Antiquities 2.6.1:91-92

Dr. Wesley Swift, documented on page 17 of his book called “Standards of Israel” that Aseneth was a Sethite; meaning a descendant of Seth son of Adam:

“They were the two sons who were born of the Princess Asenath, who was the daughter of Potipherah,high priest of the Temple of On, a White priesthood since the time of Enoch and Job - and Israel they were, because God had told Enoch that these people were Israel. So God recognized the union of the Sethite house with the house of Joseph through Abraham, and the two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were White men of the purest line; and this is proved by the fact that Jacob the grandfather placed his hands upon Ephraim and Manasseh, and he said, "Let my name be named on these two lads; let Israel, the name Israel, pass on these two lads." And he said, concerning these things, one of them was to be a great nation, and the other was to be a company of nations. This was a part of their destiny.”

Heliopolis

Heliopolis is the Greek word for the place where Aseneth lived in Egypt. Depending on the version and book of the bible you are reading the place called Heliopolis is also called the following:

· Baethsamys

· House of the Sun

· Bethshemesh

· City of the Sun

· Bethsame

Here is an example from the book of Jeremiah:

“And he shall break to pieces the pillars of Heliopolis [two words; helios meaning sun & polis meaning city, community or fortification] that are in On, and shall burn their houses with fire.” Septuagint Jer 50:13

“And he shall break the statues of the house of the sun, that are in the land of Egypt; and the temples of the gods of Egypt he shall burn with fire.” Douay Rheims Jer 43:13

“et conteret statuas domus[house or home] Solis [sun] quae sunt in terra Aegypti et delubra deorum Aegypti conburet igni” Latin Vulgate Jer 43:13

“He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh [house of the sun or sun temple], that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.” KJV Jer 43:13

Historian Josephus states that Jacob and his family were to live in Heliopolis which must have been a district within Egypt where Goshen was located:

“When Jacob was come to the king, and saluted him, and wished all prosperity to his government, Pharaoh asked him how old he now was: upon whose answer, that he was an hundred and thirty years old, he admired Jacob on account of the length of his life. And when he had added, that still he had not lived so long as his forefathers, he gave him leave to live with his children in Heliopolis; for in that city the king's shepherds had their pasturage.” Antiquities 2.7.6:187-188

When the Israelites received their land inheritance in Joshua, Judah (below), Naphtali (Jos 19:34) and Issachar (Jos 19:22) all received a place called ‘city of sun’ or ‘Beth-Shemesh’; therefore there were three places with that name in our bibles. It is a city mentioned on the border of Judah’s land inheritance:

“And the border will go round from Baal to the sea, and will go on to the mount of Assar behind the city of Jarin northwards; this is Chaslon: and it will come down to the city of Sun, and will go on to the south.” Sep Jos 15:10

“And it compasseth from Baala westward unto mount Seir: and passeth by the side of mount Jarim to the north into Cheslon: and goeth down into Bethsames, and passeth into Thamna.” DR Jos 15:10

“And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah.” KJV Jos 15:10

Judah also received in his land inheritance Goshen also called Gosom that was in Egypt:

“and Gosom, and Chalu, and Channa, and Gelom: eleven cities, and their villages;” Sep Jos 15:51

“And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.” KJV Jos 15:51

Part of Egypt was given to Judah as inheritance; therefore this may be why when Jerusalem fell, Egypt later ruled Judea. It was during the time that Egypt ruled the Judeans that the bible was translated to Greek (see timeline on that page).

The first century historian Josephus states a temple was built in Heliopolis that was just like the temple in Jerusalem:

“Now as to Onias, the son of the high priest, who, as we before informed you, was left a child when his father died, when he saw that the king had slain his uncle Menelaus, and give the high priesthood to Alcimus, who was not of the high priest stock, but was induced by Lysias to translate that dignity from his family to another house, he fled to Ptolemy, king of Egypt; (388) and when he found he was in great esteem with him, and with his wife Cleopatra, he desired and obtained a place in the Nomus of Heliopolis, wherein he built a temple like to that at Jerusalem” Antiquities 12.9.6:387-388

“for Cleopatra the queen was at variance with her son Ptolemy, who was called Lathyrus, and appointed for her generals, Chelcias and Ananias, the sons of that Onias who built the temple in the prefecture of Heliopolis, like that at Jerusalem, as we have elsewhere related.” Antiquities 13.10.3

There were several obelisks in Heliopolis which Constantine moved when he moved the capital of Rome (see this page for more information and sources).

City of Refuge

The book of Joseph and Aseneth explains that is was our Father in Heaven’s will that Aseneth marry Joseph. Aseneth’s place of residence was to become a ‘city of refuge’ where many would find shelter and safety. Is current day Egypt in Africa fulfilling this prophecy???? I believe that is a description of America where the other Egypt is located (see more info here).

“So she took it off her head; and the man said to her, "Take heart, Aseneth, for lo, the Lord has heard the words of your confession. Take heart, Aseneth, your name is written in the book of life, and it will never be blotted out. From to-day you will be made new, and refashioned, and given new life; and you shall eat the bread of life and drink the cup of immortality, and be anointed with the unction of incorruption. Take heart, Aseneth: lo, the Lord has given you to Joseph to be his bride, and he shall be your bridegroom. And you shall no more be called Aseneth, but 'City of Refuge' shall be your name; for many nations shall take refuge in you, and under your wings shall many peoples find shelter, and within your walls those who give their allegiance to God in penitence will find security.” J&A 15:2-6

When Judah received ‘the city of the sun’ also known as Baethsamys it was given to the Levites to be a city of refuge:

“And the tribe of the children of Juda, and the tribe of the children of Symeon, and part of the tribe of the children of Benjamin gave these cities, and they were assigned to the sons of Aaron of the family of Caath of the sons of Levi, for the lot fell to these. And they gave to them Cariatharboc the metropolis of the sons of Enac; this is Chebron in the mountain country of Juda, and the suburbs round it. But the lands of the city, and its villages Joshua gave to the sons of Chaleb the son of Jephonne for a possession. And to the sons of Aaron he gave the city of refuge for the slayer, Chebron, and the suburbs belonging to it; and Lemna and the suburbs belonging to it; and Ælom and its suburbs; and Tema and its suburbs; and Gella and its suburbs; and Dabir and its suburbs; and Asa and its suburbs; and Tany and its suburbs; and Baethsamys and its suburbs: nine cities from these two tribes.” Jos 21:9-15

This may be why Jeremiah took the king’s daughters to Egypt; Jeremiah considered it to be a place of refuge and safety:

“But Johanan the son of Caree, and all the captains of the soldiers took all the remnant of Juda, that were returned out of all nations, to which they had before been scattered, to dwell in the land of Juda: Men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters [Tephi and other sisters], and every soul, which Nabuzardan the general had left with Godolias the son of Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Jeremias the prophet, and Baruch the son of Nerias. And they went Into the land of Egypt, for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: and they came as far as Taphnis.” DR Jer 43:5-7

The book of Tephi does document that Jeremiah brought Tephi and her sisters to Egypt. Tephi was king Zedekiah’s daughter. After their arrival to Egypt, Jeremiah brought Tephi to Ireland to be queen. This is partly where the stories come from stating that the Ireland’s queens came from Egypt. (See this page for more information)

There are several scriptures that state Joseph’s son Ephraim would go to Egypt to live.

“Ephraim dwelt in Egypt; and as for the Assyrian, he was his king, because he would not return. And in his cities he prevailed not with the sword, and he ceased to war with his hands: and they shall eat of the fruit of their own devices: and his people shall cleave fondly to their habitation; but God shall be angry with his precious things, and shall not at all exalt him. How shall I deal with thee, Ephraim? how shall I protect thee, Israel? what shall I do with thee? I will make thee as Adama, and as Seboim; my heart is turned at once, my repentance is powerfully excited. I will not act according to the fury of my wrath, I will not abandon Ephraim to be utterly destroyed: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One within thee: and I will not enter into the city. I will go after the Lord: he shall utter his voice as a lion: for he shall roar, and the children of the waters shall be amazed. They shall be amazed and fly as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of the Assyrians: and I will restore them to their houses, saith the Lord. Ephraim has compassed me with falsehood, and the house of Israel and Juda with ungodliness: but now God knows them, and they shall be called God's holy people.” Sep Hos 11:5-12

Egypt next to Assyria

Egypt was located next to Assyria; therefore was probably in land given to Noah’s son Shem. Aseneth was probably a descendant of Shem just like Joseph was. Ishmael went to live in the area and the verse below states he lived with his brethren which would have been descendants of Shem.

“And these are the years of the life of Ismael, a hundred and thirty-seven years; and he failed and died, and was added to his fathers. And he dwelt from Evilat to Sur, which is opposite Egypt, until one comes to the Assyrians; he dwelt in the presence of all his brethren.” Sep Gen 25:18

“In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt, speaking the language of Chanaan, and swearing by the Lord of hosts: one shall be called the city of the sun. In that day there shall be an altar of the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a monument of the Lord at the borders thereof: It shall be for a sign, and for a testimony to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt. For they shall cry to the Lord because of the oppressor, and he shall send them a Saviour and a defender to deliver them. And the Lord shall be known by Egypt, and the Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day, and shall worship him with sacrifices and offerings: and they shall make vows to the Lord, and per- form them. And the Lord shall strike Egypt with a scourge, and shall heal it, and they shall return to the Lord, and he shall be pacified towards them, and heal them. In that day there shall be a way from Egypt to the Assyrians, and the Assyrian shall enter into Egypt, and the Egyptian to the Assyrians, and the Egyptians shall serve the Assyrian. In that day shall Israel be the third to the Egyptian and the Assyrian: a blessing in the midst of the land, Which the Lord of hosts hath blessed, saying: Blessed be my people of Egypt, and the work of my hands to the Assyrian: but Israel is my inheritance.” DR Isa 19:18-25

There are more verses proving Egypt was next to Assyria is on this page.

This page reflects several more verses showing that Ephraim will dwell in Egypt. This is prophecy that Ephraim would be king of the city of refuge. This page also shows biblical proof that Egypt was located next to Assyria on the Euphrates river.

Joseph the ‘Savior of the World’

The first time that Aseneth is mentioned in our bibles is in Genesis chapter 41. The Pharaoh (supreme ruler) of Egypt made Joseph second in command of Egypt and gave him Aseneth as a wife. The Douay-Rheims bible, published in 1609 from the Latin Vulgate version of 386 AD, tells us that the actual title the Pharaoh gave to Joseph meant the ‘Savior of the World’.

“And Pharao said to Joseph, Since God has shewed thee all these things, there is not a wiser or more prudent man than thou. Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy word; only in the throne will I excel thee. And Pharao said to Joseph, Behold, I set thee this day over all the land of Egypt. And Pharao took his ring off his hand, and put it on the hand of Joseph, and put on him a robe of fine linen, and put a necklace of gold about his neck. And he mounted him on the second of his chariots, and a herald made proclamation before him; and he set him over all the land of Egypt. And Pharao said to Joseph, I am Pharao; without thee no one shall lift up his hand on all the land of Egypt. And Pharao called the name of Joseph, Psonthomphanech; and he gave him Aseneth, the daughter of Petephres, priest of Heliopolis, to wife.” Sep Gen 41:39-45

“And he turned his name, and called him in the Eyyptian tounge, The saviour of the world. And he gave him to wife Asenth the daughter of Putiphare priest of Heliopolis. Then Joseph went out to the land of Egypt.” DR Gen 41:45

“vertitque nomen illius et vocavit eum lingua aegyptiaca Salvatorem [savior] mundi dedit quoque illi uxorem Aseneth filiam Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos egressus itaque Ioseph ad terram Aegypti” LV 386 AD Gen 41:45

“And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah {"the god speaks and he lives"]; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.” KJV Gen 41:45 [showing 750 AD block Hebrew definition]

Joseph’s Apparel

The book of Joseph and Aseneth gives us further details regarding Joseph’s apparel which reflects that he was considered royalty of Egypt. Genesis 41:42 above states that the Pharaoh of Egypt gave Joseph a robe of linen and below is it further described as being purple linen.

“And Pentephres and his wife and all his relations went out to meet Joseph. And the gates of the court that looked east were opened, and Joseph came in, sitting in Pharaoh's viceroy's chariot. And there were four horses yoked together, white as snow, with golden reins; and the chariot was covered over with gold. And Joseph was wearing a marvellous white tunic, and the robe wrapped around him was purple, made of linen woven with gold: there was a golden crown on his head, and all round the crown were twelve precious stones, and above the stones twelve golden rays; and a royal scepter was in his right hand. And he held an olive branch stretched out, and there was much fruit on it. And Joseph came into the court, and the gates were shut. And strangers, whether men or women, remained outside, because the gate-keepers had shut the doors. And Pentephres came, and his wife, and all his relatives, except their daughter Aseneth; and they made obeisance to Joseph with their faces to the ground. And Joseph got down from his chariot and extended his right hand to them.” J&A 5:3-11

Joseph’s crown of 12 golden rays is also called a radiant crown, solar crown or sun crown. The picture below shows other rulers wearing a radiant crown.

The Alexander and Ptolemy dynasties did reign over Judea from 336 BC to 187 BC.

Moses’ blessing to the tribe of Joseph also mentions the crown of Joseph:

“And to Joseph he said, His land is of the blessing of the Lord, of the seasons of sky and dew, and of the deeps of wells below, and of the fruits of the changes of the sun in season, and of the produce of the months, from the top of the ancient mountains, and from the top of the everlasting hills, and of the fullness of the land in season: and let the things pleasing to him that dwelt in the bush come on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of him who was glorified above his brethren. His beauty is as the firstling of his bull, his horns are the horns of a unicorn; with them he shall thrust the nations at once, even from the end of the earth: these are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and these are the thousands of Manasse.” Sep Deu 33:13-17

Joseph was carrying an olive branch. Joseph’s son Ephraim inherited the symbol of the olive tree branch which is shown in heraldry in many countries with Caucasian origins. Bible verses that talk of the olive tree branch are shown on this page.

In Europe, since the time that the Roman emperors wore a Tyrian purple (purpura) toga praetexta, purple has been the color most associated with royalty. The British Royal Family and other European royalty still use it as a ceremonial color on special occasions.

Right Hand

As stated above (J&A 5:3-11), Joseph held the scepter in his right hand and then extended his right hand to greet them (Pentehres and family). The right hand is a symbol of power and righteousness. Here are some examples of the power and righteousness of the ‘right hand’.

“But Israel having stretched out his right hand, laid it on the head of Ephraim, and he was the younger; and his left hand on the head of Manasse, guiding his hands crosswise.” Sep Gen 48:14

“Thy right hand, O God, has been glorified in strength; thy right hand, O God, has broken the enemies.” Sep Exo 15:6

“Thou stretchedst forth thy right hand, the earth swallowed them up.” Sep Exo 15:12

“For I will lift up my hand to heaven, and swear by my right hand, and I will say, I live for ever.” Deu 32:40

“And Joab said to Amessai, Art thou in health, my brother? and the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amessai to kiss him.” Sep 2Sa 20:9

“Then will I confess that thy right hand can save thee.” Job 40:9

“According to thy name, O God, so is also thy praise to the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.” Psa 48:10

“A Psalm of David. Sing to the Lord a new song; for the Lord has wrought wonderful works, his right hand, and his holy arm, have wrought salvation for him.” Psa 98:1

“Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.” DR Acts 5:31

“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals.” DR Rev 5:1

It is doubtful that Joseph would have extended his right hand out to Pentephres if he was not a descendant of Seth since the book of Joseph and Aseneth states that Joseph would not even eat with the Egyptians. Therefore, there must have been Egyptians also present that were not of pure race or Joseph would only eat with the royal lines descendant from Noah.

“And Joseph came into Pentephres's house and sat down on a seat; and he washed his feet, and he placed a table in front of him separately, because he would not eat with the Egyptians, for this was an abomination to him.” J&A 7:1

The ‘right hand’ greeting and other biblical ‘right hand’ uses are still part of our Caucasian culture.

In some countries waving ‘hi’, as we do here in America, is considered offensive. Hand shaking with the right hand is documented as far back as 500 BC in Athens.

Starting in 1892 the America flag salute was performed with the ‘right hand’ extended forward as shown above. This salute is believed to have come from ancient Rome. In 1942, congress changed the salute to the right hand over your heart.

Aseneth’s Race Issue

Prior to Joseph’s arrival Pentephres told his daughter Aseneth that she would be Joseph’s wife. Aseneth was horrified by this statement coming from her father since she thought that Joseph was of a deferent race than she was.

“And Pentephres said to her, "See, Joseph, the mighty man of God, is coming to us to-day, and he is ruler of all the land of Egypt, for Pharaoh has appointed him ruler of all our land; and he is the distributor of corn throughout the country and is to save it from the famine that is come upon it. And Joseph is a man that worships God: he is discriminating, and a virgin (as you are to-day), and a man of great wisdom and knowledge, and the spirit of God is upon him, and the grace of the Lord is with him. So come, my child, and I will give you to him as his wife: you shall be his bride, and he shall be your bridegroom for ever." And when Aseneth heard what her father said, a great red sweat came over her, and she was furious and looked sideways at her father. And she said, "Why should my lord and my father speak like this and talk as if he would hand me over like a prisoner to a man of another race, a man who was a fugitive and was sold as a slave? Is this not the shepherd's son from the land of Canaan, and he was abandoned by him?” J&A 4:8-13

Biblical law has always been to not marry outside of your race. Therefore, even though the laws were not documented by Moses until 430 year later this law has always been in effect for the children of Noah. Aseneth was following biblical laws regarding marriage; therefore was a descendant of Noah.

“For ye shall not worship strange gods, for the Lord God, a jealous name, is a jealous God; lest at any time thou make a covenant with the dwellers on the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and sacrifice to their gods, and they call thee, and thou shouldest eat of their feasts, and thou shouldest take of their daughters to thy sons, and thou shouldest give of thy daughters to their sons; and thy daughters should go a whoring after their gods, and thy sons should go a whoring after their gods.” Sep Exo 34:14-16

“And when the Lord thy God shall bring thee into the land, into which thou goest to possess it, and shall remove great nations from before thee, the Chettite, and Gergesite, and Amorite, and Chananite, and Pherezite, and Evite, and Jebusite, seven nations more numerous and stronger than you, and the Lord thy God shall deliver them into thy hands, then thou shalt smite them: thou shalt utterly destroy them: thou shalt not make a covenant with them, neither shall ye pity them: neither shall ye contract marriages with them: thou shalt not give thy daughter to his son, and thou shalt not take his daughter to thy son. Sep Deu 7:1-3

“And take ye great heed to love the Lord our God. For if ye shall turn aside and attach yourselves to these nations that are left with you, and make marriages with them, and become mingled with them and they with you, know that the Lord will no more destroy these nations from before you; and they will be to you snares and stumbling-blocks, and nails in your heels, and darts in your eyes, until ye be destroyed from off this good land, which the Lord your God has given you.” Sep Jos 23:11-13

After Aseneth actually meets Joseph she had a change of heart and mind. She realized that Joseph was of the same race and she agrees to marry Joseph.

“And Aseneth said to him, "Come, my lord, come into my house;" and she took his right hand and brought him inside her house. And Joseph sat down on her father Pentephres's seat, and she brought water to wash his feet; and Joseph said to her, "Let one of your virgins come, and let her wash my feet." And Aseneth said to him, "No, my lord, for my hands are your hands, and your feet my feet, and no one else shall wash your feet;" and so she had her way and washed his feet. And Joseph took her by the right hand and kissed it, and Aseneth kissed his head. And Aseneth's parents came back from their country estate, and they saw Aseneth sitting with Joseph and wearing a wedding robe; and they rejoiced and glorified God, and they ate and drank. And Pentephres said to Joseph, "To-morrow I will invite the lords and satraps of Egypt, and I will celebrate your wedding, and you shall take Aseneth as your wife." And Joseph said, "First I must tell Pharaoh about Aseneth, because he is my father; and he will give me Aseneth as my wife himself." And Joseph stayed that day with Pentephres; and he did not sleep with Aseneth, for he said, "It is not right for a man who worships God to have intercourse with his wife before their marriage." J&A 20:1-8

Joseph & Aseneth’s Sons

Joseph and Aseneth have two sons named Ephraim and Manassah.

“And to Joseph were born two sons, before the seven years of famine came, which Aseneth, the daughter of Petephres, priest of Heliopolis, bore to him.” Sep Gen 41:50

“And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.” KJV Gen 41:50

Jacob gives Ephraim and Manassah the blessing as documented in Genesis 28. Jacob would not have done this if Joseph’s children were not pure descendants of Noah.

Aseneth

Below is a picture painted of Aseneth in c. 1400 AD wearing a crown. The picture was used as an illustration for these verses:

“And behold, the sons of Leah came, running like deers in pursuit of them; and Aseneth got down from her chariot, and she greeted them with tears. And they made obeisance to her on the ground and wept aloud; and they asked about their brothers, the maidservants' sons, intending to kill them. And Aseneth said to them, "Spare you brothers and do them no harm, for the Lord has shielded me and reduced the swords in their hands to dust, and they melted away like wax before the fire. Surely this is enough for us that the Lord is fighting for us: so spare your brothers." And Simeon said to Aseneth, "Why should our mistress plead for her enemies? No! We will cut them down with our swords, because they have plotted evil against our father Israel and against our brother Joseph now on two occasions, and they have plotted against you to-day." And Aseneth said to him, "No brother, you must not repay evil for evil to your neighbor, for the Lord will avenge this outrage." J&A 28:8-14

This is further proof that our ancestors did know the story of Joseph and Aseneth.

Conclusion

The apocrypha books are an important source of information for anyone wanting to study true Israelite history and culture. Books were hidden for various reasons and they should be considered scripture.

The story of Joseph and Aseneth shows the good Christian morals that were in place at the time of their meeting.

Based on the old pictures above our ancestors always thought that Joseph, Aseneth and their children were of white origin. King Tut of Egypt was also white since his yDNA is R1b1 which is the most popular Caucasian male yDNA of Europe and white America.