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Summary: Delightful! Must have!
Review: "The Book of Jasher" just entered my library, and has so enriched my understanding especially of Genesis. It dates back at least to the first century CE and apparently comprises many ancient Jewish traditions regarding Adam&Eve, Enoch, Methusalah, Noah, Nimrod, Abraham, etc etc on down to Moses & Joshua! While some of it seems to be interpolations, the substance of the text is totally in harmony with Scripture and adds much insight and needed detail. I strongly recommend this to any who want to really peer into the deeper levels of the Torah.
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Summary: The Book of Jasher
Review: Having my Masters in Scripture, I was wondering why I did not know that this book existed since it was mentioned in the Old Testament and I had learned that it was a lost book of antiquity. To say the least I was suspicious when I got this book as a gift. I was right to be suspicious because it is not authentic. It is a forged work of the late 1700s or early 1800s - (even an internet search will point this out). It may be amusing but just remember that it is not based in any real historical work.
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Summary: About the reviewer that has a "masters" in Scripture
Review: I think it is common sense that this person might very well be not objective. No offence intended (I am a Christian too) but such people as this one have a notorious reputation for teaching nonsense and for withholding valid truths that challenge their teachings and their feelings about the doctrines they hold dearly. I know, from years of observation that Christian professionals ARE NOT logical, nor do they give facts when they teach. Faith is necessary, but blind faith is absurd! To get an educated faith do some research when you choose the Bible version you want to read, and also (and this is a big one) studying Bible Code books would help tremendously. As for those who say the codes are fake, study the last few pages of The Bible Code 2, if you do read these pages you'll find out that a senior CIA code breaker has validated the code. The Bible code 2 is an ELS code, if you don't know what this is just read the book and you'll find out. As for gematria, get Theomatics 2 and The Original Code in the Bible both authored by Del Washburn. Theomatics (gematria is fundamental to this) is proven to be valid through the scientific method, and this proof is in the book itself (the Theomatics 2 book),you can even buy a publication from his company that goes deeper in validating the Theomatics through the method. It is easy to be mislead by educated fanatics such as this "Masters Degree holder", I suspect. The way to fight these people is to get an educated faith. And as for the book of Jasher, there are quotes in the introduction that attest to the validity of book. Be careful, these people are influencing the church in evil ways, and are succeeding on a monumental scale. To start the educated faith revolution, spread the word.
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Summary: This is one of the best ancient books I've read!
Review: Jasher covers the historical account of the Old Testament from Adam to Joshua often with more detail than does the O.T. For example, it covers the first 55 years of Abraham's life, which Genesis skips. On the other hand, it leaves out the Mosaic Law material, which make it easier to read than the O.T. It reads more like a novel. It furnishes dates and much pertinent information about the early Israelites which is missing in the O.T. While Josephus claims that the Israelites were in Egypt for 215 years, the Book of Jasher claims it was 210 years. Because of the detail given in Jasher, I was able to double check the author's math. I think he made a mistake of 5 years, making Josephus correct. However, Josephus makes his claim of 215 years without supplying his evidence. Some people don't accept this ancient manuscript (Jasher), because it contains miracles, special talents and/or abilities or the twelve sons of Israel, and what they call other unbelievable materials, especially what appear at times to be exaggerated facts and figures. Whether or not there is any exaggeration on the part of the author is difficult to determine. As for the miracles, well anyone who can accept the miracles of the Bible, ought to be able to accept the miracles recorded in Jasher. All things considered, I feel that Jasher makes a very valuable contribution to the study of Israel, Egypt, and the Middle East during the period of the Old Testament.
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Summary: About the reviewer that has a "masters" in Scripture
Review: Josephus writes, concerning the Exodus:"They left Egypt ... four hundred and thirty years after our
forefather Abraham came into Canaan, but two hundred and
fifteen years only after Jacob removed into Egypt." (Antiq. 2.15.2) This is in rough agreement with the Jubilees, and in close
agreement with Pseudo-Philo and Jasher; but not at all with
the MT. (Cf. Ex. 12:40 in the LXX vs. the MT.) I know far
more about these matters than I am saying here. If any
published biblical or archaeology scholar wishes to correspond
with me about my findings, please write me at
strideroflands@yahoo.com. It will definately be worth your
while. AF
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Summary: HOAX, this book is a fake, don't buy it!
Review: Make sure you get the right copy of the Book of Jasher as there are several different ones out there. The one I reviewed and recommended is orange and translated in 1840. The title is "The Book of Jasher referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel" and is published by Artisan Publishers. There is another version out there that has was first published in London and is a completely different book.
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: The Book of Jasher translated in 1840 (such as the copy by publisher Artisan)is the most likely candidate we have for the book mentioned in the Bible.... The Book of Jasher (1840) is a wonderful book and expands upon the stories of the pentateuch...all of the familar early bible stories are there, but told in much more detail. I found nothing in it to suggest that it was not sincere and true-- but even if it is a forgery, it won't hurt to read it since it follows the Biblical story from start to end.
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: The Book of Jasher translated in 1840 (such as the copy by publisher Artisan)is the most likely candidate we have for the book mentioned in the Bible.... The Book of Jasher (1840) is a wonderful book and expands upon the stories of the pentateuch...all of the familar early bible stories are there, but told in much more detail. I found nothing in it to suggest that it was not sincere and true-- but even if it is a forgery, it won't hurt to read it since it follows the Biblical story from start to end.
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Summary: The Book of Jasher--a little questionable.
Review: There are two completely different versions of the "Book of Jasher," and several editions currently on the market. The edition that I am reviewing is published by Artisan Sales, has no author or editor listed, and is a bright orange paperback with "Book of Jasher--1840" on the spine. The Book of Jasher, from the Hebrew Sefer Yashar, literally means "the Complete and Upright Record" or "Book of the Righetous." Jasher is mentioned twice in the Old Testament, in the books of Joshua and Samuel, and in that context it would appear as a text that supplements parts of the Old Testament in more detail than in the Bible. This "Jasher" here is described as being an English translation from a Hebrew document discovered in the earlier half of the 19th century. The Jasher described in the Bible was most likely a real text that was lost to memory and never preserved in the annals of ancient Israel, but there is a strong possibility that this book is a forgery. "Jasher" supplements the Biblical texts of the Pentateuch and Joshua, but its additions are for the most part bizarre and quaint exaggerations on the stories of various Biblical episodes, with an emphasis on increased violence and wars. Overall, though, the teaching and outlook towards God is in the same vein as the Old Testament itself. The legends in "Jasher" are inspired by various Rabbinical texts and commentaries on Scripture narratives, such as the curious extra-Biblical accounts of the patriarchs contained in the Midrash. Curiously, this edition of "Jasher" is published by a Christian Identity think-tank (Artisan) and appears in various Identity catalouges. The Hebrew patriarchs are portrayed as a mighty super-human warrior race , similar to Hercules and the gods of pagan mythology, which may explain "Jasher's" appeal in that theological camp. "Jasher" may not a true revelation of God, but it makes a droll read for anyone interested in esoteric aspects of religion.
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Summary: The Book of Jasher--a little questionable.
Review: There are two completely different versions of the "Book of Jasher," and several editions currently on the market. The edition that I am reviewing is published by Artisan Sales, has no author or editor listed, and is a bright orange paperback with "Book of Jasher--1840" on the spine. The Book of Jasher, from the Hebrew Sefer Yashar, literally means "the Complete and Upright Record" or "Book of the Righetous." Jasher is mentioned twice in the Old Testament, in the books of Joshua and Samuel, and in that context it would appear as a text that supplements parts of the Old Testament in more detail than in the Bible. This "Jasher" here is described as being an English translation from a Hebrew document discovered in the earlier half of the 19th century. The Jasher described in the Bible was most likely a real text that was lost to memory and never preserved in the annals of ancient Israel, but there is a strong possibility that this book is a forgery. "Jasher" supplements the Biblical texts of the Pentateuch and Joshua, but its additions are for the most part bizarre and quaint exaggerations on the stories of various Biblical episodes, with an emphasis on increased violence and wars. Overall, though, the teaching and outlook towards God is in the same vein as the Old Testament itself. The legends in "Jasher" are inspired by various Rabbinical texts and commentaries on Scripture narratives, such as the curious extra-Biblical accounts of the patriarchs contained in the Midrash. Curiously, this edition of "Jasher" is published by a Christian Identity think-tank (Artisan) and appears in various Identity catalouges. The Hebrew patriarchs are portrayed as a mighty super-human warrior race , similar to Hercules and the gods of pagan mythology, which may explain "Jasher's" appeal in that theological camp. "Jasher" may not a true revelation of God, but it makes a droll read for anyone interested in esoteric aspects of religion.
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