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.

Death of Isaac and Philistines

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:21

We find ourselves with Isaac, the son of Abraham, a man who clearly inherited not only his father's land, but also, crucially, his father's unwavering faith. The text tells us, "be...

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Isaac Among the Fathers and Philistines

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:25

We all know that feeling. And it's a story as old as time. Or at least, as old as Isaac in the Book of Jubilees. The Philistines were not happy campers. They looked at Isaac, saw h...

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Isaac Among the Fathers and Enmity

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:29

It's a retelling and expansion of stories we find in Genesis, offering a slightly different perspective. Our focus? Chapter 24. It's a short, sharp account of Isaac and his struggl...

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Jacob's Journey and Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:32

Our focus today is on Jacob, later to be named Israel, and a very specific moment in his journey. The text places him at the "Well of the Oath" – Beersheba in Hebrew – in a very pa...

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Covenant of Isaac and Abimelech

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:37

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text expanding on the Torah, speaks to just that feeling. It tells a story of wells, oaths, and the sometimes-difficult path to peace. We pi...

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Isaac in Heaven and Philistines

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:41

We're going to dive into one of those today, straight from the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees is a fascinating text. It’s considered apocryphal by many, meaning it's n...

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Philistines: David at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:44

This ancient text, considered scripture by some and a fascinating historical lens by others, doesn't mince words. It speaks of destruction, of rooting out, and of expulsion. Harsh ...

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Rebecca at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 25:1

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text, offers a glimpse into that very notion, sometimes with chilling detail. Jubilees, which some consider to be part of the Pseudepigrapha...

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Isaac and the Patriarchs of Esau

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 25:5

Sometimes, the answers lie in unexpected places – like the Book of Jubilees. It’s an ancient Jewish text, considered by some to be part of the biblical canon, though it's not inclu...

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