Sabbath

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Explore 501 Jewish texts related to the theme of Sabbath, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

The Great Flood

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We all know the basic story: the flood, the animals, the rainbow... But some ancient texts offer us a glimpse into the nitty-gritty, the behind-the-scenes drama. Let's dive into Ch...

Olive Branch and Jacob

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

That’s where texts like the Book of Jasher come in, offering us a glimpse into those "untold" stories. Chapter 40 of Jasher picks up right after the sons of Jacob have plundered Ga...

Birth of Moses and Balaam

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

We all know the story of his dramatic rescue as a baby, floating down the Nile in a basket. But what happened next, after he was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter? The Book of Jasher, ...

Kikianus's Transgression

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Kikianus, the king of Cush, a formidable ruler, marches out with his massive army, described as "numerous as the sand," to bring Aram and the easterners back in line. He's successf...

Moses: Abraham Isaac and Jacob

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

It's considered by many to be part of the Apocrypha, a collection of writings of uncertain origin, that elaborates on stories from the Bible and fills in gaps. Think of it as histo...

Covenant of Joshua of Moses

Book of Jasher Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

The story continues, of course! And today, we're diving into Chapter 88 of the Book of Jasher to see what happened as the Israelites finally entered the Promised Land under the lea...