Apocrypha

4 texts in Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Adam's Account Of The Fall

Life of Adam and Eve 25-29

We don't often get to hear Adam's side of the story directly. But Jewish tradition, in its beautiful, layered way, offers us glimpses. One fascinating account comes from the book, ...

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The Quest For The Oil Of Life

Life of Adam and Eve 36-42

Imagine, if you will, the very first family facing the ultimate crisis. Adam, the first man, is nearing his end. Can you even fathom the weight of that moment? The realization that...

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Adam Cries Out as the First Human to Face Death

Life of Adam and Eve 45-48

We read about death all the time, but imagine being the first person… ever… to face it. Well, Jewish tradition has a lot to say about the death of Adam, the first human. And it's n...

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The Giants Of Old

1 Enoch 7:2-5

(Genesis 6:4) mentions the Nefilim. That word, Nefilim, generally understood to mean “giants.” But who were they, really? And where did they come from? The Torah just kind of drops...

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