Creation

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Explore 3,389 Jewish texts related to the theme of Creation, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Shabbat: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text not included in the Hebrew Bible but considered scripture by some, gives us a glimpse into a fascinating perspective. It emphasizes the...

Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text considered scripture by some Jewish and Christian traditions, gives us a glimpse into those initial moments. It paints a picture of a world...

The Garden of Eden

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Let’s delve into a fascinating glimpse from the Book of Jubilees, a text that offers a unique perspective on early Jewish thought and law. It’s a perspective that sheds light on id...

Adam: Abel and Creation

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text not included in the Hebrew Bible but considered scripture by some, touches on this very idea. It speaks of a profound responsibility: "...

First Days of Existence

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the stories in Genesis, has something pretty definitive to say about that. The answer is a resounding no. Jubilees 5 la...

The Great Flood

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

This book, considered scripture by some and a valuable historical source by others, gives us a detailed look into the life of figures from the Hebrew Bible. Today, we’re focusing o...

Watchers: Noah at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We know he built an altar, offered sacrifices (Genesis 8:20), and, well, planted a vineyard (Genesis 9:20-21). But what about teaching? Did he just let humanity wander off to rebui...

Teachings of Moses

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work of 2nd century BC origin. It retells parts of Genesis and Exodus, but with a unique spin,...

The Great Flood and Arpachshad

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We're talking about a time when the memory of the cataclysm was still fresh, a time of rebuilding, both literally and figuratively. And smack dab in the middle of this is Arpachsha...