The Book of Jasher: The Modern Translation with Calendar, Genealogies and Commentary - Couverture souple

Kingswell PhD, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8397796622 ISBN 13 : 9788397796621

Editeur : Eterna Verba Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The Book of Jasher: The Modern Translation with Calendar, Genealogies and Commentary

Discover the classic retelling that fills the “white spaces” of Genesis–Joshua. The Book of Jasher—long cited alongside Scripture (cf. Josh 10:13; 2 Sam 1:18)—revisits the story from Adam to the early Judges, expanding familiar episodes and preserving ancient memories of peoples, places, and events. This edition offers a clear, modern translation enriched with tools for careful study: a contextual calendar guide, organized genealogies and timelines, and concise commentary that clarifies difficult passages while letting the narrative speak for itself.

Why this edition?

• Modern & Faithful — A readable translation that preserves the tone and texture of the traditional text.
• Calendar, Explained — An accessible overview of seasons, feasts, and time-markers referenced in Jasher, with tables for quick orientation.
• Genealogies & Timelines — From Adam to Joshua: family lines, ages, and synchronized events at a glance.
• Concise Commentary — Focused notes on names, places, and themes (covenant, kingship, warfare, providence) without overwhelming the reader.
• Reader-Friendly Design — Clear headings, section introductions, and cross-references to Genesis–Joshua for study or continuous reading.

What’s inside?

• Primeval History — Creation, the fall, the flood, and the dispersion told with added color and chronology.
• The Patriarchs — Abraham’s early years and conflicts, Isaac and Jacob, Esau’s lineage, and Joseph’s rise in Egypt.
• Exodus & Wilderness — A vivid account of oppression, deliverance, and the shaping of a people under Moses.
• Conquest Traditions — Episodes that echo Joshua’s campaigns—including the famed “long day”—set within Jasher’s narrative arc.
• Study Helps — Calendar overview, genealogical charts, chronological tables, and brief notes that illuminate key passages.

Who is it for?

Bible readers, students of the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, historians of the Ancient Near East, and anyone curious about how ancient traditions remembered the lives of the patriarchs and the rise of Israel.

Engage The Book of Jasher in a presentation that is clear, complete, and study-ready—ideal for personal devotion, classroom discussion, and serious research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Eterna Verba Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8397796622
• ISBN 13: 9788397796621
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 215
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