Jubilees, Bethel and the Temple of Jacob

A comparison of the biblical selection dealing with Jacob's "return to Bethel" (Genesis 35:1—16) and the parallel description in the Book of Jubilees (Jubilees 31:32) reveals many additions and changes in Jubilees. Particularly interesting is Jacob's attempt to build a Temple at...

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Main Author: Shvarts, Yehoshuʿa (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: HUC 1986
In: Hebrew Union College annual
Year: 1985, Volume: 56, Pages: 63-85
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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