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.

Legend of Abram

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:19

This ancient text, considered apocryphal by some but deeply revered in others, offers a unique perspective on biblical narratives. Picture this: it’s the new moon of the seventh mo...

Abraham's Prayer and Chaldees

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:23

That feeling is powerfully captured in the Book of Jubilees, specifically in a poignant moment of Abraham's life. Imagine Abraham, not yet the towering figure we know, but a man wr...

Moses's Vision and Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:27

The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text considered apocryphal by some, offers a peek behind the curtain. It presents itself as a revelation given to Moses on Mount Sinai by angels...

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Story of Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:31

Today, we're diving into the Book of Jubilees, a text not found in the canonical Tanakh, but considered sacred by some Jewish and Christian traditions. It retells much of Genesis a...

Abraham's Journey

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:34

And it led him on a journey, not just geographically, but a journey of the mind and soul. The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis, g...

Holy Land

Abram in the Holy Land

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 13:1

That’s the feeling I get when I read the story of Abram leaving Haran in the Book of Jubilees. Jubilees, if you’re not familiar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories ...

Holy Land

Abraham's Journey and Shechem

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 13:5

For a home, for a future, for a connection to something bigger than himself. And then he arrives at Shechem. The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we...

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Abraham's Journey

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 13:9

It paints a vivid picture of Abraham’s arrival and his immediate actions. Imagine this: Abraham, having journeyed from Ur of the Chaldees – a long and arduous trek, no doubt – fina...

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Abraham in Battle and Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 13:13

Today, we're diving into the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating ancient Jewish text that expands on the narratives in Genesis. It's considered apocryphal by many, meaning it's not par...

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