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This is a text from the Apocrypha, a collection of Jewish writings not included in the Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some. Ben Sira tackles a question that's plagued humani...
Our verse is simple, yet powerful: "And he brought from him a man, finding grace in the eyes of all life. Beloved by God and man, Moshe, remembered for good." , shall we? First, "H...
Let’s journey for a moment into the world described in the book of Ben Sira, also known as Sirach or the Wisdom of Yeshua ben Sira. It's part of the Apocrypha, writings associated ...
Let’s talk about a figure who, according to ancient texts, literally built the foundations of his community's safety and spiritual life. The Book of Ben Sira, a work of wisdom lite...
That’s the feeling I get when I read passages like this one from the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work. I...
It's almost like a prophetic warning echoing through the ages. This book, not included in the standard Hebrew Bible but considered canonical by some, dives deep into the potential ...
The Book of Jubilees, also known as Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work of 50 chapters, considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as well as Ethiopian J...
The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text considered apocryphal by some but deeply important to others, delves into the details of how we're meant to observe sacred time. It's like ...
Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis and Exodus, but with some… let's call them "enhancements." It's considered part of the...
Think of it as a really old "director's cut" of the Bible. Specifically, we're looking at Jubilees 6. The passage is talking about a particular festival. What festival? Well, that’...
We're diving into the Book of Jubilees today, specifically chapter 8. Now, the Book of Jubilees is considered apocryphal by many, meaning it's not part of the canonical Hebrew Bibl...
We all know the story of Noah, the ark, and the animals. But what about the aftermath? What kind of world did Noah and his family rebuild? The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text ...
We often think of them as just labels, but sometimes, they carry a whole story within them, a whisper of the past echoing into the present. Take the name Terah, for instance. It so...
Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories from Genesis and Exodus, but with some… shall we say, interesting additions. It's considered pseu...
That’s the feeling I get when I read the story of Abram leaving Haran in the Book of Jubilees. Jubilees, if you’re not familiar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories ...
The Book of Jubilees, considered by some to be pseudepigraphal – meaning it's attributed to a biblical figure but not actually written by them – offers a unique perspective on bibl...
We often trace them back to the Torah, to Moses at Sinai. But what if some of those traditions, the feel of them, actually predate the Torah itself? to the Book of Jubilees, a fasc...
We're talking about Abraham, and his son, Isaac. Specifically, when Isaac was weaned. Now, weaning might not seem like cause for a huge shindig today, but in ancient times, it was ...
And it's one that the Book of Jubilees tackles head-on. Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis and Exodus, but with a distinc...
It's a fascinating, often overlooked text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis, and it's full of wisdom about living a righteous life. Today, I want to share a small but ...
We’re diving into a snippet from the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees isn’t part of the canonical Hebrew Bible that most people know. Think of it as a fascinating, sligh...
After Jacob's direct encounter with the Divine, something unexpected happens. The text says, "He finished speaking with him, and He went up from him, and Jacob looked till He had a...
We all know the dramatic ending – sold into slavery, rising to power in Egypt, and eventually saving his family from famine. But what about those missing pieces, the everyday strug...
Today, let’s pull one of those stories out into the light. It’s a dramatic, violent, and frankly, surprising tale found not in the Torah itself, but in a fascinating apocryphal boo...
The birthright, the trickery, the stolen blessing... But what about the aftermath, the settling of scores, the final chapter of their fraught relationship? Well, the Book of Jubile...
That’s the kind of feeling that permeates the Book of Jubilees when it describes a devastating famine. A famine that wasn't just about empty stomachs, but about a land itself refus...
That’s where Jacob found himself when he heard the news – unbelievable news – that his beloved son, Joseph, was not only alive but thriving in Egypt. Can you imagine the scene? His...
Genealogies stretching back to… well, seemingly forever! It's easy to skim over them, but sometimes, buried within those lists, are little gems of insight. Today, let’s peek into t...
It's easy to think of him as simply a messenger, a conduit for God's will. But the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text from around the 2nd century BCE, paints a picture of Moses t...
The Book of Jubilees, a text not included in the standard Hebrew Bible but considered sacred by some, offers just that kind of fascinating glimpse. Today, let's pull up a chair and...
It's considered apocryphal – meaning it's not part of the biblical canon for most Jewish denominations. But it’s still a treasure trove of information about ancient Jewish thought ...
That’s the kind of moment we're diving into, straight from the Book of Judith. The scene? Bethulia, a Jewish city under siege. The Assyrian general Holofernes is breathing down the...
Ever have one of those nights where you just... overdo it? Holofernes certainly did. And it didn't end well for him. We're diving into the Book of Judith, a wild and inspiring tale...
That’s the kind of morning the Assyrians were about to have in the Book of Judith, Chapter 14. The sun peeks over the horizon, painting the sky with the first light of dawn. But th...
We’ve spent some time talking about daring women of the Bible, but sometimes, the most compelling stories lie just outside the generally accepted canon. The Book of Judith, part of...
It doesn't just jump into the action; it roots itself in generations. "This is the book of Tobi," it begins, and then launches into a cascade of names, each "son of" the one before...
That’s kind of where Sarah finds herself in the Book of Tobit. Imagine this: you’re a young woman, ready to start your life, but every man you marry dies on your wedding night. Not...
That’s where Tobi finds himself in the Book of Tobit. Blind, disheartened, yet still clinging to faith. It’s a powerful image, isn't it? So, Tobiyyah, Tobi’s son, has found someone...
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...
Remember, he's on this journey to retrieve some money owed to his father. Accompanied by the angel Raphael in disguise, he's about to encounter a family mystery that will change ev...
He’s just given his daughter’s hand in marriage to Tobias, a young man he barely knows. But here's the kicker: Sarah has a terrible history. Seven previous grooms, each one dead on...
to a little story from the Book of Tobit that might just offer a glimpse. Our hero, Tobiyyah, has just married Sarah, a woman who, shall we say, had a complicated dating history. S...
The Book of Tobit, a beautiful story nestled within the Apocrypha, gives us just that kind of moment. It's a story filled with faith, healing, and a hidden angel in disguise. We ar...
It’s a question that weaves through history, a tapestry of voluntary migration, military service, and, unfortunately, enslavement. One fascinating, though potentially embellished, ...
It all starts with a letter, aptly named the Letter of Aristeas. Imagine being a fly on the wall as this letter is dictated. It’s addressed to Philocrates, and the writer, Aristeas...
The Letter of Aristeas gives us a peek behind the curtain. It's a fascinating text, purporting to be from an official in the court of Ptolemy Philadelphus, telling the story of how...
But nestled within this letter are descriptions of the Temple in Jerusalem, and some of its most magnificent furnishings. Today, we're focusing on just one small detail: a table. B...
We catch a glimpse of it, not from the Bible itself in this case, but from an ancient letter – The Letter of Aristeas. This fascinating text, though not part of the core biblical c...
