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.

Antiochus the Conqueror Marches on Jerusalem

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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Antiochus Sends Bagris to Avenge Nicanor's Death

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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Matithyah and the Heavenly Realms

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:62

We're diving into Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, which recounts the story of Ḥanukkah – though it offers a unique perspective compared to the more famil...

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Bagris in Zion

Apocrypha Megillat Antiochus 1:67

That's exactly what happened to El’azar in the story of Megillat Antiochus. Megillat Antiochus, also known as the Scroll of Antiochus, is a fascinating little text. Think of it as ...

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