Egypt

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Explore 2,514 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Simeon and Joseph of Canaan

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

In case you're not familiar, the Book of Jubilees is an ancient Jewish text that retells the stories of Genesis from a slightly different angle, adding details and interpretations ...

Egypt: Joseph's Vision

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We're diving into a tiny moment from the Book of Jubilees, chapter 42. It's a snippet that speaks volumes about fear, famine, and foresight – a story nestled within the larger saga...

Jacob: Judah and the Origins of the World

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We find it in the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that retells and expands upon stories from Genesis. (It’s considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, by the way, ...

Death of Jacob of Egypt

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Years ago, you thought you'd lost your beloved son, Joseph, to a tragic death. The grief must have been unbearable. Now, after all this time, his brothers are returning from Egypt ...

Jacob and the Patriarchs of Bethel

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That sense of, "Which way do I go?" That's precisely where we find Jacob in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 44. He's facing a dilemma of epic proportions. His son, Joseph, is a power...

Jacob and the Patriarchs of Egypt

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The story we’re diving into today comes from the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis. It's considered apocryphal by some, meaning it...

Jacob and the Patriarchs of Goshen

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That feeling, that tension, is right at the heart of the story we find in the Book of Jubilees as Jacob, now also known as Israel, prepares to leave the familiar for the unknown. T...

Egypt: Jacob's Legacy

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We're diving into the Book of Jubilees today, specifically chapter 44. Now, Jubilees – sometimes called Lesser Genesis – is a fascinating text. It's considered scripture by some, l...

Asher Among the Fathers and Egypt

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

While Genesis gives us the basic family tree, other ancient texts fill in fascinating details, sometimes even offering slightly different accounts. Today, we’re diving into one of ...