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.

Jacob's Offering and Bethel

Book of Jasher Jasher 36

We pick up with Jacob, now 99 years old, receiving a divine instruction. "Arise, go to Bethel," God tells him, "and remain there, and make there an altar to the Lord who appeareth ...

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Olive Branch and Jacob

Book of Jasher Jasher 40

That’s where texts like the Book of Jasher come in, offering us a glimpse into those "untold" stories. Chapter 40 of Jasher picks up right after the sons of Jacob have plundered Ga...

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Saul and Creation of Edom

Book of Jasher Jasher 69

Sometimes, it's the little-known stories, the tucked-away details, that truly bring the past to life. to a snippet from the Book of Jasher, a text mentioned in the Bible itself (Jo...

CreationPatriarchsJosephMoses

Moses: Abraham Isaac and Jacob

Book of Jasher Jasher 73

It's considered by many to be part of the Apocrypha, a collection of writings of uncertain origin, that elaborates on stories from the Bible and fills in gaps. Think of it as histo...

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Edom in Battle

Book of Jasher Jasher 90

The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13, 2 Samuel 1:18), offers some fascinating glimpses. to Chapter 90 and see what's unfolding. The chap...

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Adam The Angel

Tree of Souls

We often think of Adam as simply the first man, made of dust. But some ancient traditions paint a far more…celestial picture. A picture of Adam as an angel. Now, before you picture...

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The Angel Metatron

Tree of Souls

I'm not talking about God, necessarily, but about the powerful figures who manage the day-to-day operations of the cosmos. Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into the sto...

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Elijah The Angel

Tree of Souls

The Bible tells us, in 2 Kings 2:11, "A fiery chariot with fiery horses suddenly appeared . . . and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind!" But what happened after that whirlwind...

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The Angel Of The Covenant

Tree of Souls

It's so much more than just a physical act; it’s a profound moment steeped in tradition, faith, and ancient promises. And at the heart of it all stands a powerful, unexpected figur...

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