Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
The Book of Jubilees recounts biblical history from Creation to Moses, presenting familiar stories through the lens of angelic revelations. Organized by jubilees, or fifty-year cycles, it includes new details on events such as Adam and Eve's lives, Noah's flood, and Abraham's covenant. The book emphasizes themes of law, covenant, and divine order, outlining strict observances for holidays and rituals. This retelling provides a unique, interpretive version of Genesis and Exodus, offering insights into ancient Jewish perspectives on tradition and divine purpose.
The Book of Jubilees is historically significant as it offers a reimagined account of Genesis and part of Exodus, emphasizing strict observances and religious laws. Dating to the 2nd century BCE, it reflects Jewish beliefs and practices from that period, showcasing the importance of divine order and ritual. Its unique chronology, organized by fifty-year jubilees, and its addition of details to biblical narratives influenced later Jewish and Christian writings. Preserved among the Dead Sea Scrolls, it remains a valuable text for understanding ancient religious thought and tradition.