Parshat Toldot

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The birth of Jacob and Esau, Esau sells his birthright, Isaac and the Philistines, and Jacob receives Isaac's blessing through deception. Genesis 25:19-28:9.

Abraham Among the Fathers and Sarah

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 17:10

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in his life, a moment fraught with emotional turmoil and weighty decisions. It all centers around Sarah, Abraham’s beloved wife, and Hagar, he...

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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 Among the Fathers and Beersheba

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 18:1

And He said, "Because thou hast obeyed My voice, and hast not withheld thy son, thy first-born, but hast offered him up to Me, in order that I might make a great nation of thee, an...

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Merit of the Fathers and Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 18:11

We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, but there are so many layers, so many whispers of other perspectives woven into that intense moment. Today, let's dive into one that you...

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Wisdom of Abraham and Arabs

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:1

It tells us that Abraham, wise as he was, gave Ishmael and his sons, along with the sons of Keturah, gifts before sending them off. He then bequeathed everything else to his belove...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Ishmael

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 22:6

The Book of Jubilees, a text not found in the Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some, gives us a peek behind the curtain, fleshing out stories we think we know. And one of thos...

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Kingdom of Abraham of Ishmael

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 23:11

But when you're talking about someone like Abraham, the father of monotheism, the grief takes on a whole new dimension. Let's turn to the Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text t...

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Trial of Moses of Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:1

Sometimes, it's written in the stars... or at least, on heavenly tablets. That's the image that leaps out at us from the Book of Jubilees. In chapter 24, we find God speaking direc...

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Abraham Beyond the Firmament and Bible

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 25:23

to a blessing from the Book of Jubilees. It’s a fascinating text, considered apocryphal by some, meaning it's not included in the standard Hebrew Bible, but it's still treasured by...

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