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Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Lost Scripture? Jubilees (Missing Book of the Bible?)

Jul 5, 2024
Biblical scholar Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Book of Jubilees, an ancient text dating back to 150 BC, featuring rewritten Bible stories, revelations to Moses, and narratives on creation, Noah's flood, Tower of Babel, and biblical figures like Abraham. The podcast explores the book's unique views on angels, demons, and religious history.
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  • The Book of Jubilees offers alternative perspectives on biblical events and introduces a unique chronological framework based on Jubilee periods.
  • The Book of Jubilees was highly regarded by certain ancient Jewish and Christian groups, such as the Essenes and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

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The Mysterious Book of Jubilees

The Book of Jubilees is explored in this episode, shedding light on ancient scriptures that were not included in the Bible. These lost scriptures, including 1st Enoch and the Proto-Evangelium of James, provide insights into the beliefs of different ancient Jewish and Christian groups.

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