Job

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Explore 917 Jewish texts related to the theme of Job, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Reuben: Jacob and the Origins of the World

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That’s the emotional whirlwind that engulfs the sons of Jacob after selling their brother Joseph into slavery, as recounted in Chapter 43 of the Book of Jasher. The chapter opens w...

Reuben and the Patriarchs of Canaanite

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Bible gives us glimpses, but the Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13, 2 Samuel 1:18), offers a more detailed narrative. Let's di...

Jacob Before the Flood

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Let's dive into Chapter 56 of the Book of Jasher, a fascinating, albeit non-canonical, work that expands upon biblical narratives. According to Jasher, Jacob lived in Egypt for sev...

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,...

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 ...

Birth of Amram of Pharaoh

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

There are so many fascinating texts that offer different perspectives and details on familiar narratives. Today, we're diving into a chapter from one of these books: the Book of Ja...

Kingdom of Moses and Cush

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Chapter 76 opens with Moses reigning as king in Cush, apparently thriving and ruling with justice for forty years! According to Jasher, "all the children of Cush loved Moses… and a...

Death of Hadad

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The chapter opens with a change of leadership in Edom. Baal Channan, son of Achbor, dies and the Edomites reach out to find a new king. They settle on a man named Hadad. He reigns ...