Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

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The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha: ancient Jewish texts composed during the Second Temple period that, while not included in the canonical Hebrew Bible, preserve invaluable traditions about angels, the afterlife, and the end of days.

The Great Flood

Book of Jasher Jasher 5

It's a period marked by loss, divine warnings, and ultimately, a chance for renewal. Chapter 5 opens with a somber roll call. One by one, the righteous of the old generation pass a...

CreationNoah & FloodJoseph

The Great Flood

Book of Jasher Jasher 6

We all know the basic story: the flood, the animals, the rainbow... But some ancient texts offer us a glimpse into the nitty-gritty, the behind-the-scenes drama. Let's dive into Ch...

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Marriage of Noah and Japheth

Book of Jasher Jasher 7

We often gloss over that part of the Noah story, but the Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text of legend and lore, dives right in! Chapter 7 is all about the generations that foll...

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Birth of Abraham of Terah

Book of Jasher Jasher 8

One fascinating source for these expanded narratives is the Book of Jasher, a work of Jewish folklore and legend. Now, it's important to note that this isn't the Sefer haYashar (סֵ...

CreationHeavenJosephMysticism

Haran and the Origins of the World

Book of Jasher Jasher 9

It’s a question that’s led many a curious mind to explore texts outside the Torah itself. Today, let's dive into Chapter 9 of the Book of Jasher, a fascinating, albeit non-canonica...

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Noah and Joseph of Japheth

Book of Jasher Jasher 10

The version we're looking at today is a medieval text that claims to be that lost book. Think of it as a kind of ancient historical fiction, filling in gaps and offering its own un...

Noah & FloodJosephJobRepentance

Nimrod and Creation of Babel

Book of Jasher Jasher 11

But what about the generations that followed? What were they up to? The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), offers some...

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Kingdom of Abram and Nimrod

Book of Jasher Jasher 12

After Abram's bold declaration against idol worship (in the previous chapter), King Nimrod isn't too pleased. According to the Book of Jasher, Nimrod had Abram thrown into prison f...

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Marriage of Terah

Book of Jasher Jasher 13

The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), fills in some fascinating details. So, Terah, Avram's father, takes Avra...

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