Overview of the Book of Jubilees
The Book of Jubilees is an ancient Jewish religious text that dates back to the second century BCE. It is also known as the "Little Genesis," and it retells the story of Genesis and other Old Testament books in a unique way. The book is divided into 50 chapters, each of which represents a jubilee cycle of 49 years. The Book of Jubilees is not considered part of the Hebrew Bible, but it is considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.Contents of the Book of Jubilees
The Book of Jubilees contains a retelling of the book of Genesis, Exodus, and parts of Numbers and Deuteronomy. It also contains additional stories and teachings not found in the Bible. Some of the key themes in the book include the creation of the world, the fall of Adam and Eve, the story of Noah and the flood, and the history of the Jewish people up to the time of Moses.Table of Contents
Below is a table that outlines the contents of the Book of Jubilees:| Chapter | Content |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Creation of the world |
| 3-4 | Fall of Adam and Eve |
| 5-10 | Generations from Adam to Noah |
| 11-23 | The story of Noah and the flood |
| 24-33 | Generations from Noah to Abraham |
| 34-44 | The story of Jacob and his sons |
| 45-50 | History of the Jewish people up to the time of Moses |
