Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Rachel and the Angels

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 28:11

The story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel – now that's a tangle! It all boils down to love, deception, and the weight of heavenly decrees. Jacob, as we know, was head-over-heels for Rac...

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Isaac's Legacy of Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 30:1

The Book of Jubilees, a text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis (and considered scripture by some!), gives us a glimpse. Imagine this: Jacob, far from home, builds a li...

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Jacob's Vision and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 31:8

Our scene opens with Jacob, newly blessed and carrying the weight of his future. He ascends to Bethel, a place already heavy with significance – the very spot where he had that ear...

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Jacob's Vision of Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 31:38

Sometimes, the real magic happens in the stillness. Take this little scene from the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis. We’re with ...

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Jacob's Legacy and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 31:45

We're diving into the Book of Jubilees, a text that fills in some of the gaps in the Genesis story. It's considered apocryphal by some, but it gives us a richer, more detailed look...

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Vessels of the Temple and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 33:24

The Book of Jubilees, a text from around the 2nd century BCE, offers a pretty stark perspective. It dives deep into the laws and history of Israel, and it doesn’t shy away from lay...

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Birth of Jacob and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 34:1

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the stories of Genesis and Exodus, gives us a peek into that moment. It’s like a family reunion, generations connecting...

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Isaac's Offering of Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:20

Now, the Book of Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis, often filling in gaps and offering unique perspectives. In this part...

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Isaac in Heaven of Esau

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:24

That’s kind of where Isaac finds himself in the Book of Jubilees. We're diving into Chapter 35 of the Book of Jubilees, a text considered canonical by some, particularly in Ethiopi...

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