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.

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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Esau: Isaac's Legacy

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:1

Sometimes, the little snippets, the moments in between the big events, can be just as fascinating. Take the story of Isaac, Esau, and Jacob. We know the highlights. But what about ...

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Teachings of Jacob and Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:4

Some consider it pseudepigrapha – writings ascribed to biblical figures but not part of the accepted canon. Others see it as a vital window into the beliefs and practices of ancien...

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Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:7

It’s a book filled with fascinating expansions on the stories we find in Genesis, and here, we find a heartfelt plea passed down through generations. This passage comes in the 36th...

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Abraham and the Fires of Gehenna of Oath

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:15

In Chapter 36, we get a glimpse into the stark consequences awaiting those who intentionally harm their brothers. It’s heavy stuff. The text minces no words. It speaks of those "ap...

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