“... Within the genre construction of an ancient Greek novel, Aseneth also fully imitates the language and style of the Septuagint. The plot is rooted in the Genesis story about Joseph, and at several points in the narrative, Aseneth repeats particular phrases from Genesis to more securely embed it in the Joseph tradition. Other biblical scenes and paradigms are utilized in the portrayal of Aseneth, her encounter with the angel, and the presentation of events in the latter half of the story (e.g., from Daniel, Judges, Psalms, and 2 Samuel); and particular literary conventions of Septuagint Greek (e.g., kai egeneto and idou) are scattered throughout the narrative. Aseneth also shares similarities of interest with other Second Temple literature. Aseneth’s prayers and rise to greatness are replete with wisdom imagery (compare Wisdom of Solomon), and Aseneth’s embellishment of Joseph’s reign is shared by other Jewish texts from Egypt (e.g., Artapanus and Philo’s Joseph) ...”