Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Pharaoh: Abram at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 13:17

It tells us, plainly and powerfully, that "Abram was very glorious by reason of possessions in sheep, and cattle, and asses, and horses, and camels, and menservants, and maidservan...

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Joseph the Dreamer and Pharaoh

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 46:24

It comes from the Book of Jubilees, specifically chapter 46. The Book of Jubilees, for those who aren't familiar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis and ...

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Kingdom of Moses and Egyptian

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 48:1

We all know the story of Moses striking down the Egyptian taskmaster to save a Hebrew slave. But what happens next? The Book of Jubilees, a text considered canonical by some but ex...

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Moses and Joseph of Passover

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 50:1

to a fascinating, and sometimes surprising, peek into the origins of Passover and Shabbat, as seen through the lens of a text called the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, som...

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Manetho: Joseph in the Days of Moses

Josephus Against Apion 27:1

to a bit of ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of Flavius Josephus, the first-century Romano-Jewish scholar, as he confronts some pretty wild accusations leveled against the Je...

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Joseph and Moses of Manetho

Josephus Against Apion 28:1

Our story comes to us, indirectly, from Flavius Josephus, the 1st-century Romano-Jewish historian. In his work Against Apion, Josephus is defending Judaism against its detractors. ...

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Moses in Joseph's Time and Manetho

Josephus Against Apion 31:1

It concerns Moses, the ultimate liberator, and some truly wild accusations leveled against him. Now, Josephus, in his work Against Apion, addresses these very claims, specifically ...

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Joseph and Creation of Moses

Josephus Against Apion 2:1

Our guide for this adventure is Flavius Josephus, the first-century Romano-Jewish scholar and historian, and the story comes from his work, Against Apion. This book is essentially ...

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Kingdom of Pharaoh and Angeas

Book of Jasher Jasher 61

The chapter opens with Pharaoh, secure in his reign, commanding the construction of a magnificent palace. And who does he enlist to help? None other than the sons of Jacob, adding ...

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