Book of Jubilees [Paperback]

The Book of Jubilees, a Jewish retelling of Genesis and the first half of Exodus, was an important work for the community of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This Guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction to Jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose; a survey of its theological teachings and themes; and a section-by-section commentary that includes a comparison of its divergences from Genesis and the meaning and emphasis of each section. This volume, by the leading authority on Jubilees, provides the very best introduction for the student and scholar to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism.

1. Introduction
Description
The Text of the Book of Jubilees
The Approximate Date of Composition
Further Reading

2. Survey of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees 1: An Introduction to the Bible
Jubilees 2.1-11.13: The Primeval Stories
Jubilees 11.14-50.13: From Abra(ha)m to Moses
Further Reading

3. Aspects of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees' Self-Presentation
Jubilees in Relation to Genesis-Exodus
The Theology of the Author
The Book of Jubilees and its Author
Jubilees' Influence on Later Literature
Further Reading