Book of Jubilees (Lesser Genesis) — an ancient Jewish text of 50 chapters retelling Genesis–Exodus events, canonical in the Ethiopian tradition and known as the Book of Division.
A key source for biblical chronology, angelology, Mosaic law expansions, and covenant themes, the Book of Jubilees illuminates Jewish interpretive traditions and early scriptural reception. Also revered by Beta Israel and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, this work sheds light on how sacred history was reshaped and transmitted. Includes context for translators, historical background, and notes on reception — a valuable read for scholars, clergy, and readers exploring early Jewish-Christian texts. Painting by Edward Laning.
