Joseph

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Explore 2,042 Jewish texts related to the theme of Joseph, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Benjamin and Joseph and Blessings

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That tension, that feeling of unease even amidst blessing, it's woven right into the fabric of the story of Joseph and his brothers. And in the Book of Jubilees, a retelling of Gen...

Joseph's Repentance and There

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That feeling, that primal dread of exposure, is at the heart of this little snippet from the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. Now, the Book of Jubilees, for those less familiar, is a ...

Trial of Judah of Joseph

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That's the razor's edge Judah found himself walking in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. It all revolves around a cup. Not just any cup, mind you, but a cup that Joseph, disguised ...

Joseph in Jewish Tradition

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That’s the scene we find ourselves in with Joseph and his brothers in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. It's a powerful moment, dripping with the weight of years, deception, and ul...

Life of Joseph and Benjamin

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

It’s one of the most powerful scenes in the entire Torah, isn't it? But let's dive a little deeper, beyond the familiar narrative from Genesis. The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating ...

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 ...

Faith of Jacob and Joseph

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That’s where Jacob found himself when he heard the news – unbelievable news – that his beloved son, Joseph, was not only alive but thriving in Egypt. Can you imagine the scene? His...

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...