The Book of Jasher - The Upright Record (From Creation to the Conquest of Canaan): Modern English Edition with Essays and Commentary - Couverture souple
Livre 9 sur 12: Lost Books of the Bible
Synopsis
Newly Revised and Edited!
The Book of Jasher: A Clear Text Edition - The Lost Book Mentioned in the Bible
Experience the mysterious book referenced in Joshua and 2 Samuel—now in modern, accessible English.
What if there were ancient records that filled in the gaps of Genesis and Exodus?
The Book of Jasher—also known as the Book of the Upright or Sefer HaYashar—takes you beyond familiar biblical accounts with expanded narratives of the patriarchs, judges, and heroes of Israel's early history. This is one of the lost books actually mentioned in Scripture itself.
This ancient text reveals:
- Expanded stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah's Ark
- Nimrod's tyrannical reign and the true story behind the Tower of Babel
- Abraham's youth, destruction of his father's idols, and confrontation with Nimrod
- Extended narratives of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Esau, Joseph, and the twelve tribes of Israel
- Joseph's complete story in Egypt with vivid new details about Potiphar and Pharaoh
- Moses' full biography from birth through the Exodus, Red Sea crossing, Ten Commandments, and wilderness wanderings
- Joshua's battles and the conquest of Canaan with detailed military accounts
Why This Edition Stands Apart
Includes Original Clear Text Essays:
- The Book Mentioned in Scripture - exploring biblical references in Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18
- The Upright Record: History and Authenticity — understanding this Hebrew text's origins, the 1613 printing, and its place among ancient Jewish writings
- Filling the Gaps: Jasher's Expanded Biblical Narratives - how the Book of Jasher adds color and detail to familiar Genesis and Exodus stories
- The 1887 Translation and Its Legacy — the history of J.H. Parry's English version and its enduring influence on readers
Complete Modern English Translation: Full rendering from the 1887 translation of the Hebrew Sefer HaYashar, balancing clarity with the ancient narrative style of biblical literature.
Contextual and Scholarly: Includes historical introductions plus new Clear Text Editions essays on origins, relationship to canonical Old Testament scripture, and ongoing questions about authenticity.
Perfect for:
- Readers exploring lost books of the Bible and ancient texts referenced in Scripture
- Those fascinated by expanded stories of Abraham, Moses, Joseph, Noah, and biblical patriarchs
- Anyone seeking deeper understanding of Old Testament narratives and Genesis accounts
- Scholars of biblical apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, and non-canonical texts
Perfect for readers interested in: lost books of the Bible, Book of Jasher, Book of Enoch, Book of Jubilees, biblical apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls, forbidden books of the Bible, missing books, ancient Hebrew texts, Sefer HaYashar, apocryphal books, Old Testament apocrypha, Gnostic texts, biblical mysteries, ancient Jewish literature, and non-canonical scripture.
What is the Book of Jasher?
The Book of Jasher (Hebrew: Sefer HaYashar, "Book of the Upright") is one of the ancient books actually mentioned in the Bible. Joshua 10:13 asks "Is not this written in the Book of Jasher?" and 2 Samuel 1:18 references it again. It is debated Whether this version represents ancient tradition or medieval midrash, it preserves fascinating expanded narratives from Creation through the conquest of Canaan.
"Offers a window into how ancient readers understood and expanded the stories of Genesis, Exodus, and Joshua. This Clear Text Edition makes these narratives accessible to modern readers."
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