Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

Abram and the Angels

Book of Jasher Jasher 15

The Book of Jasher, a non-canonical Jewish text that fills in gaps in the biblical narrative, offers some fascinating glimpses. to one particularly dramatic episode from Chapter 15...

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Laban: Jacob in Battle

Book of Jasher Jasher 30

The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), fills in some fascinating details. to Chapter 30. Jacob, now on the run ...

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Marriage of Jacob of Laban

Book of Jasher Jasher 31

The chapter opens with Jacob finishing his seven years of service to Laban, all for the hand of Rachel. The wedding day arrives, a feast is prepared, and everyone gathers to celebr...

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Judah Beyond the Firmament and Jacob

Book of Jasher Jasher 39

Today, we're diving into one of those: a chapter from the Book of Jasher. This isn't the Biblical Book of Jasher referenced in Joshua and Samuel, mind you (that one's lost to time,...

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Birth of Jacob of Egypt

Book of Jasher Jasher 55

The Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text of uncertain origin, gives us a glimpse into that emotional reunion and the events that followed. It's a powerful story of family, faith,...

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Jacob Before the Flood

Book of Jasher Jasher 56

to Chapter 56 of the Book of Jasher, a fascinating, albeit non-canonical, work that expands upon biblical narratives. According to Jasher, Jacob lived in Egypt for seventeen years,...

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Birth of Amram of Pharaoh

Book of Jasher Jasher 67

There are so many fascinating texts that offer different perspectives and details on familiar narratives. Today, we're diving into a chapter from one of these books: the Book of Ja...

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Guardians from Above and Egypt

Book of Jasher Jasher 81

We know the big story: the plagues, the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea. But what about the nitty-gritty details of those first few days of freedom? The Book of Jasher, a text m...

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Arad in Battle

Book of Jasher Jasher 85

That feeling of frustration, of being turned back just as you're reaching your goal... well, the Israelites knew it well. Chapter 85 of the Book of Jasher plunges us right into a m...

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