92 passagesc. 16th century CEHebrew / Aramaic / GreekPublic Domain
Individual passages from Book of Jasher, shown in source order. Page 1 of 2.
After Pharaoh's daughter discovered the infant Moses nestled among the bulrushes, she brought him back to the palace. She presented him to her father, claiming that the Nile itself...
One of those fascinating, lesser-known works: the Book of Jasher. Now, it's important to understand that this isn't part of the Tanakh. Its authenticity and origins are disputed by...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), offers some pretty fascinating, and sometimes unsettling, glimpses.. The chap...
The Book of Jasher isn't part of the canonical Hebrew Bible, but it's referenced within it (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8). It's considered by some to be a valuable historical s...
The Book of Jasher, a text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), gives us some intriguing details. After Enoch ascended into heaven, yes, that Enoch, h...
It's a period marked by loss, divine warnings, and ultimately, a chance for renewal. Chapter 5 opens with a somber roll call. One by one, the righteous of the old generation pass a...
The familiar version gives us the basic story: the flood, the animals, the rainbow. But some ancient texts offer us a glimpse into the nitty-gritty, the behind-the-scenes drama. Bo...
Those passages are easy to skim that part of the Noah story, but the Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text of legend and lore, dives right in! Chapter 7 is all about the generatio...
One fascinating source for these expanded narratives is the Book of Jasher, a work of Jewish folklore and legend. Now, it's important to note that this isn't the Sefer haYashar (סֵ...
It offers us a glimpse into Abraham's early life and the world around him. Remember, the Book of Jasher isn't considered sacred scripture in mainstream Judaism, but it's a rich sou...
The version Chapter 10 picks up after the Tower of Babel. Remember that story? Humanity, united and speaking one language, tries to build a tower reaching to heaven. God, not thril...
What about the generations that followed? What were they up to? The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), offers some f...
After Abram's bold declaration against idol worship (in the previous chapter), King Nimrod isn't too pleased. According to the Book of Jasher, Nimrod had Abram thrown into prison f...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), fills in some fascinating details. So, Terah, Avram's father, takes Av...
Book of Jasher turns to Wisdom of Rikayon. So, here's the scene. Rikayon, a wise but impoverished man from the land of Shinar, decides he needs a career change. He heads to Egypt, ...
The Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text that fills in gaps in the biblical narrative, offers some fascinating glimpses. to one particularly dramatic episode from Chapter 15...
Sometimes, looking to other texts can give us a fuller picture. This passage from the Book of Jasher. It begins with a rumble of war. Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, rallies his allies...
A fascinating slice of ancient history from the Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text filled with captivating stories and alternative perspectives on biblical narratives. In ...
Book of Jasher turns to Three Angels Visit Abraham Before Sodom's Doom. The tradition turns to the Book of Jasher. Now, this isn't part of the canonical Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh. I...
The familiar story centers on their destruction, but the Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text that elaborates on stories from the Hebrew Bible, really paints a vivid picture...
One of those: a chapter from the Book of Jasher. The Book of Jasher isn't part of the Tanakh. Its authenticity and origins are disputed by scholars. But it's a fascinating text non...
Book of Jasher turns to Covenant of Isaac of Abraham. The Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text mentioned in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), gives us som...
While not part of the accepted biblical canon, Jasher (meaning "Upright" or "Correct Record") offers a fascinating, if sometimes embellished, account of biblical events. And Chapte...
The familiar version gives us the ending – the angel intervenes, a ram is sacrificed, and Isaac is spared. But what about the emotional turmoil, the agonizing choices, and the shee...
Beyond just having it, I mean. What does it take to establish a claim that lasts for generations? Chapter 24 of the Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (...
After Sarah's death, Abraham took another wife named Keturah, said to be from the land of Canaan. And she bore him six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuach. Tha...
The Book of Jasher, a non-canonical text with roots possibly stretching back to the Second Temple period, offers some fascinating glimpses. Isaac and Rebecca. We begin with a probl...
Sefer haYashar, as it's known in Hebrew, is an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), though the version we have today is likely a medieval...
Chapter 28 opens with a famine, a stark reminder of the challenges faced by our ancestors. Just as his father Abraham had done before him, Isaac considers going down to Egypt for r...
There are so many fascinating texts just lurking on the fringes, offering alternative perspectives and filling in the gaps in ways you wouldn't expect. one of those: a chapter from...
The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8), fills in some fascinating details. Jacob, now on the run toward Haran,...
The chapter opens with Jacob finishing his seven years of service to Laban, all for the hand of Rachel. The wedding day arrives, a feast is prepared, and everyone gathers to celebr...
The story doesn't end there, and the Book of Jasher, a fascinating and often overlooked text, fills in some of the blanks.. After twenty long years with Laban, Jacob is finally hea...
Jacob, after leaving his previous location, arrives in the land of Shalem, near the city of Shechem – a place in Canaan. He buys a piece of land for five shekels (a type of ancient...
The familiar story is this: from Genesis 34 – how Shechem, son of Hamor, defiled Jacob's daughter, Dinah, and how Jacob's sons, particularly Simeon and Levi, exacted a brutal reven...
They were definitely outnumbered, and not exactly popular with the neighbors. But then, something amazing happened. Chapter 35 of the Book of Jasher opens with all the kings of the...
Book of Jasher turns to Jacob Returns to Bethel and Builds an Altar. Even in this sacred space, life keeps happening. She's buried beneath an oak tree near Bethel. Then, a heavy bl...
The familiar story is this: from Genesis 34: how Jacob's daughter Dinah is defiled by Shechem, son of Hamor, and how Simeon and Levi exact a brutal revenge, slaughtering all the me...
Book of Jasher turns to Ihuri Beyond the Firmament. This chapter picks up after the events surrounding Shechem, and let me tell you, things haven't exactly calmed down. Remember th...
One of those: a chapter from the Book of Jasher. This isn't the Biblical Book of Jasher referenced in Joshua and Samuel, (that one's lost to time, though scholars debate). This Boo...
That’s where texts like the Book of Jasher come in, offering us a glimpse into those "untold" stories. Chapter 40 of Jasher picks up right after the sons of Jacob have plundered Ga...
After journeying from Shechem to Hebron to be with their father Isaac, Jacob's sons settled in the valley. The pastures of Shechem were still good, and that’s where they tended the...
The Book of Jasher, a collection of Jewish legends and lore, fills in some of those gaps, offering a more detailed (and sometimes surprising) account. So, the brothers have just to...
Book of Jasher turns to The Brothers' Remorse After Selling Joseph. The chapter opens with the brothers’ remorse. “Their hearts were smitten on account of him,” the verse says, “an...
Book of Jasher turns to Joseph and Creation of Medanim. The Medanim, hearing that Potiphar, "an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard," was looking for a servant, decided to try...
The Bible gives us glimpses, but the Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13, (2 Samuel 1:1)8), offers a more detailed narrative. The ch...
It’s a universal sting, and even Joseph, the dreamer of dreams himself, wasn't immune. Book of Jasher and see how this plays out. So, Joseph is still stuck in that Egyptian prison....
Book of Jasher turns to Isaac Dies at 180 and Esau Returns From Edom. The scene opens with Isaac, Abraham's son, nearing the end of his long life – a whopping 180 years! Esau, havi...
