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.

Joseph in Jewish Tradition

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 43:24

That’s the scene we find ourselves in with Joseph and his brothers in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. It's a powerful moment, dripping with the weight of years, deception, and ul...

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Life of Joseph and Benjamin

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 43:28

It’s one of the most powerful scenes in the entire Torah, isn't it? But let's dive a little deeper, beyond the familiar narrative from Genesis. The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating ...

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Death of Jacob of Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 43:33

Years ago, you thought you'd lost your beloved son, Joseph, to a tragic death. The grief must have been unbearable. Now, after all this time, his brothers are returning from Egypt ...

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Faith of Jacob and Joseph

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:1

That’s where Jacob found himself when he heard the news – unbelievable news – that his beloved son, Joseph, was not only alive but thriving in Egypt. Can you imagine the scene? His...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Bethel

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:4

That sense of, "Which way do I go?" That's precisely where we find Jacob in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 44. He's facing a dilemma of epic proportions. His son, Joseph, is a power...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:8

The story we’re diving into today comes from the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis. It's considered apocryphal by some, meaning it...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Goshen

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:13

That feeling, that tension, is right at the heart of the story we find in the Book of Jubilees as Jacob, now also known as Israel, prepares to leave the familiar for the unknown. T...

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Hidden Wisdom of Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:19

Genealogies stretching back to… well, seemingly forever! It's easy to skim over them, but sometimes, buried within those lists, are little gems of insight. Today, let’s peek into t...

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Egypt: Jacob's Legacy

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:24

We're diving into the Book of Jubilees today, specifically chapter 44. Now, Jubilees – sometimes called Lesser Genesis – is a fascinating text. It's considered scripture by some, l...

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