Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

River Jordan in the Holy Land

Apocrypha Letter of Aristeas 1:115

But tucked within this letter are some intriguing observations about the land itself. One thing that really stood out to the author was the importance of population distribution. T...

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Maccabean Tale and Greece

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:1

We all know the basic story: the Maccabees, a small band of Jewish rebels, stood up to the mighty Greek empire and rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem. But the full story, the huma...

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Bagris and Joseph

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:6

There are so many fascinating tales tucked away in Jewish tradition, just waiting to be discovered. Today, let's dive into one of them: the Megillat Antiochus – the Scroll of Antio...

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Matithyah Beyond the Firmament

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:23

Nicanor, a real thorn in the side of the Jewish people, is looking to make an example of Yoḥanan. But Yoḥanan is no fool. He knows he's walking a tightrope. According to Megillat A...

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Nicanor and Noah

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:30

Antiochus, king of the Seleucid Empire, knew that feeling all too well. Imagine this: you're a powerful ruler, used to getting your way. Then you hear the news: your viceroy, Nican...

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Bagris Keeps the Sabbath

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:34

That’s how I feel whenever I delve into Megillat Antiochus (Scroll of Antiochus). It's not part of the biblical canon, but it's a powerful, albeit brief, account of a dark chapter ...

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Bagris Before the Flood

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:36

This one, from Megillat Antiochus – the Scroll of Antiochus – is definitely one of those. It's a tale of unwavering faith and heartbreaking sacrifice, a testament to the strength o...

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Mattithyah in Heaven

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:49

He’s not exactly a household name like, say, Antiochus. But in the little-known scroll called Megillat Antiochus – the Scroll of Antiochus – he plays a pretty nasty role. Think of ...

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Matityahu in the Holy Land

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:59

That’s the feeling that practically leaps off the page of Megillat Antiochus, an ancient text that recounts the story of Hanukkah from a different angle. This isn't the familiar ta...

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