Patriarchs

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Explore 3,059 Jewish texts related to the theme of Patriarchs, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Covenant of Isaac and Abimelech

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text expanding on the Torah, speaks to just that feeling. It tells a story of wells, oaths, and the sometimes-difficult path to peace. We pi...

Isaac in Heaven and Philistines

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We're going to dive into one of those today, straight from the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees is a fascinating text. It’s considered apocryphal by many, meaning it's n...

Rebecca at the Dawn of Creation

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text, offers a glimpse into that very notion, sometimes with chilling detail. Jubilees, which some consider to be part of the Pseudepigrapha...

Isaac and the Patriarchs of Esau

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Sometimes, the answers lie in unexpected places – like the Book of Jubilees. It’s an ancient Jewish text, considered by some to be part of the biblical canon, though it's not inclu...

Kingdom of Jacob

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We're going to be talking about Jacob, and a very specific moment in his life as found in the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees—sometimes called Lesser Genesis—is a fasci...

Kingdom of Jacob and Abraham

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

to a fascinating passage from the Book of Jubilees, a text considered sacred by some, a valuable historical document by others. In it, we hear Jacob, later to be known as Israel, w...

Rebecca's Legacy and Jacob

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

A mother, hands placed gently on her child's head, bestowing not just love, but something…more. Something divinely inspired. We find a beautiful instance of this in the Book of Jub...

Abraham Beyond the Firmament and Bible

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

to a blessing from the Book of Jubilees. It’s a fascinating text, considered apocryphal by some, meaning it's not included in the standard Hebrew Bible, but it's still treasured by...

Rebecca's Transgression and Jacob

Apocrypha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

to a beautiful, intimate moment from the Book of Jubilees, a text considered sacred by some, and a fascinating window into ancient Jewish thought for us all. We find ourselves with...