Parshat Bereshit

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Covers the creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations from Adam to Noah. Genesis 1:1-6:8.

Joseph's Vision and Satan

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 40:16

Jubilees, in its 40th chapter, paints a picture of Joseph that goes beyond the familiar story of the coat of many colors and the dreams. It tells us, "for he walked in uprightness,...

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Judah and the Fires of Gehenna of Tamar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 41:32

The Book of Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish work that retells the stories of Genesis and Exodus, but with a whole lot of extra detail and a very particular poi...

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Matriarchal Heritage

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 42:1

That’s the kind of feeling that permeates the Book of Jubilees when it describes a devastating famine. A famine that wasn't just about empty stomachs, but about a land itself refus...

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Simeon and Joseph of Canaan

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 42:11

In case you're not familiar, the Book of Jubilees is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis from a slightly different angle, adding details and interpretations ...

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Egypt: Joseph's Vision

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 42:19

We're diving into a tiny moment from the Book of Jubilees, chapter 42. It's a snippet that speaks volumes about fear, famine, and foresight – a story nestled within the larger saga...

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Trial of Judah of Joseph

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 43:20

That's the razor's edge Judah found himself walking in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. It all revolves around a cup. Not just any cup, mind you, but a cup that Joseph, disguised ...

Joseph

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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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...

Mysticism

Asher Among the Fathers and Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:28

While Genesis gives us the basic family tree, other ancient texts fill in fascinating details, sometimes even offering slightly different accounts. Today, we’re diving into one of ...

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