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.

Death of Magron

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We know the biblical account, but there are other traditions that fill in the gaps, offering a more detailed picture of his reign. Today, we’re diving into Chapter 58 of the Book o...

Jochebed's Legacy

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Today, we’re diving into Chapter 59, a chapter that, on the surface, seems like a simple list of names, but it’s so much more than that. It's a powerful reminder of family, legacy,...

Joseph Among the Fathers and Angeas

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

But this tale comes from a different, less-known source: The Book of Jasher. Specifically, we’re diving into Chapter 60. Now, the Book of Jasher isn't part of the standard biblical...

Kingdom of Pharaoh and Angeas

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The chapter opens with Pharaoh, secure in his reign, commanding the construction of a magnificent palace. And who does he enlist to help? None other than the sons of Jacob, adding ...

Death of Jacob and Hadad

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

It’s a relentless chronicle of life and death, battles and betrayals. We're in Egypt, some seventy-nine years after Jacob and his family arrived. The years are marked by a somber r...

Melol and the Ark

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

And then, out of nowhere, we get a completely separate war story! Buckle up, because we're diving in. First, let's set the stage. Levi, one of Jacob's sons, passes away at the ripe...

Wisdom of Balaam and Zepho

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Chapter 64 of the Book of Jasher throws us right into one of those cycles. We're back in a world of ancient grudges and shifting alliances. Balaam, son of Beor – yes, that Balaam, ...

Israelites: Levi at the Dawn of Creation

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jasher, a fascinating and controversial text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), offers a compelling narrative. Chapter 65 plunges us right...

Saga of Joseph and Samlah

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), offers us a glimpse into just that – a world of expanded tales and alternative ...