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.

Adam in Paradise and Jubilee

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:6

It's considered apocryphal – meaning it's not part of the biblical canon for most Jewish denominations. But it’s still a treasure trove of information about ancient Jewish thought ...

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Acts of Creation and Sabbath

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:9

A world without evil. Sounds pretty good. The Book of Jubilees, a text from around the 2nd century BCE, paints just such a picture. It's not part of the standard Hebrew Bible, but ...

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Queen Sabbath

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:11

We’re not just talking about a nice nap after a good meal. We're diving deep into a vision of Sabbath so profound, so all-encompassing, that it could be, well... deadly serious. Le...

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Queen Sabbath

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:14

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the Torah, gives us a glimpse. It paints a picture of a day so special, so infused with the divine, that it forever alt...

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Sabbath Bride and Shabbat

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:17

We're heading into the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees isn't actually part of the Hebrew Bible as we know it, but it’s a fascinating text. It’s considered part of the J...

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The Ten Commandments (Book of Jubilees)

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees

Imagine Moses up on Mount Sinai, not just receiving the Ten Commandments, but also getting a cosmic download about the very fabric of time itself. The Book of Jubilees presents its...

Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar and Arpachshad

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:1

The opening line sets the scene: "And it came to pass in the twelfth year of King Nebuchadnezzar who dwelt in Nineveh the Great City of God, that Arpachshad King of Media reigned i...

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David and Goliath

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:6

That’s the Book of Judith for you. We’re diving right into the thick of it, the setup to a tale of courage, faith, and a woman who dared to challenge the mightiest empire of her ti...

Daniel

Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar and Assyria

Apocrypha Book of Judith 1:9

This isn't your typical biblical story, mind you. It’s a tale of courage, faith, and a woman who dared to stand against a seemingly unstoppable force. So, who's the villain in our ...

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