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.

Raphael's Journey

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 6:1

Our story today begins with just that feeling. We’re diving into the Book of Tobit, specifically Chapter 6. It's a tale filled with adventure, divine intervention, and a fish – yes...

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A Giant Fish Leaps From the Tigris River

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 6:3

So, there he is, Tobiyyah, son of Tobit, traveling with the angel Raphael – disguised as a human named Azaryah, of course. They're making their way to Media, and things are already...

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Tobias Fears the Demon That Killed Seven Husbands

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 6:6

Trust me, you're about to. to the Book of Tobit, specifically chapter 6, where things get… interesting. Our hero, Tobiyyah, is on a journey. He’s got an angel – though he doesn't k...

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Tobias Hears About Sarah and His Soul Loves Her

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 7:1

In chapter 7, we find Tobiyyah, son of Tobit, on a journey to a faraway land. He's seeking to claim a debt owed to his father, but as we'll see, destiny has much grander plans in s...

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Marriage of Tobiyyah of Sarah

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 8:2

That’s the space Tobiyyah and Sarah find themselves in in the Book of Tobit. Imagine this: you’re newly married, but your spouse has a bit of a history. A history of… seven dead hu...

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Sarah: Marriage of Tobiyyah

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 10:2

We’re at a wedding, a joyous occasion. Tobiyyah has finally won the hand of Sarah, overcoming incredible obstacles with the help of the angel Raphael. You'd think the story would b...

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Tobias Returns Home Rejoicing and Praising God

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 11:1

Tobiyyah, young and full of life, is on his way home. Can you imagine the relief? The anticipation? He’s returning from a quest that has tested his courage and faith, and he's brin...

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Jonathan and the Patriarchs

Apocrypha Letter of Aristeas 1:50

That’s precisely what happened back in the 3rd century BCE, according to the Letter of Aristeas. This fascinating text, attributed to a courtier named Aristeas in the service of Eg...

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The Wicked King Calls Upon the God of Abraham

Other Texts Prayer of Manasseh 1:1

That’s where our story begins, with the Prayer of Manasseh. It's a short, powerful text, not found in the Hebrew Bible, but included in the Apocrypha, those fascinating books nestl...

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