Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

Tale of Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 15:1

I feel that way often when I delve into the lesser-known corners of Jewish tradition. Take the Book of Jubilees, for example. It's an ancient Jewish text, considered scripture by s...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs of Mamre

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:1

The Book of Jubilees, a text not found in the Hebrew Bible but considered scripture by some, pulls back the curtain on some pretty intense family drama, and the consequences of not...

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Abraham's Transgression and Blessings

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:37

The Book of Jubilees gives us a glimpse into one of those moments – a moment of profound blessing and recognition. We're talking about Abraham. Imagine him, standing at a crossroad...

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Faith of Abraham and Hagar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 17:14

We often think of Abraham as this towering figure of faith, but the Book of Jubilees, a text considered sacred by some Jewish and Christian traditions, gives us a stark look at the...

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Faith of Abraham of Hagar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 17:25

Jubilees, considered scripture by some and an important historical text by others, paints a picture of Abraham's unwavering faith in the face of, let’s just say, a lot of challenge...

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Abraham's Journey and Beersheba

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 19:1

The Book of Jubilees, a text not included in the canonical Hebrew Bible, offers a fascinating, often expanded, retelling of biblical narratives. It paints a vivid picture of ancien...

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Abraham Among the Fathers and Esau

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 19:26

In the Book of Jubilees, we get a peek into just such a moment. Think of it as a sort of ancient family drama, playing out with eternal consequences. We're eavesdropping on a conve...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 20:1

Talk about a seating chart nightmare! But let's back up a little, because the passage we're looking at from the Book of Jubilees 20 actually starts with a tender, if somewhat bitte...

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Death of Abraham and Feast

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 22:1

More specifically, it's the year Abraham passed away. And where are his sons, Isaac and Ishmael? They’re making a journey. The Book of Jubilees, a text considered canonical by the ...

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