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.

Levites at the Gate

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:11

Today, we're diving into chapter 21, which focuses on the specifics of offering sacrifices. Imagine the scene: the altar is ready, the fire is blazing, and the priests are preparin...

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Enoch and Noah

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:15

The Book of Jubilees, a text not included in the Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some, gives us a peek into that world. Specifically, we're looking at chapter 21. Here, we fi...

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Daily Sacrifices

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:18

But ancient texts give us some pretty specific instructions! to a fascinating little corner of the Book of Jubilees and see what we can uncover. The Book of Jubilees, for those unf...

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Living by Torah and the Altar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:22

to a tiny but fascinating corner of the Book of Jubilees, a text brimming with instructions and insights into the lives of our ancestors. Specifically, we're looking at chapter 21,...

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Soul and Destiny

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:26

It’s a theme woven deep into our sacred texts. And one place where this connection is powerfully articulated is in the Book of Jubilees. Jubilees, a text not included in the canoni...

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Abraham: Isaac's Transgression

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:29

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the stories in Genesis, gives us a glimpse into his heart. This isn’t your Sunday school Abraham, calmly trusting in Go...

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Chambers of Heaven and Blessings

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:34

It's a fascinating, often overlooked text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis, and it's full of wisdom about living a righteous life. Today, I want to share a small but ...

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Death of Abraham and Feast

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 22:1

More specifically, it's the year Abraham passed away. And where are his sons, Isaac and Ishmael? They’re making a journey. The Book of Jubilees, a text considered canonical by the ...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Ishmael

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 22:6

The Book of Jubilees, a text not found in the Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some, gives us a peek behind the curtain, fleshing out stories we think we know. And one of thos...

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