Book of Jubilees (Lesser Genesis) — an ancient Jewish work of 50 chapters retelling Genesis–Exodus history, canonical in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.
Also called the Book of Division, this Jewish pseudepigraphon frames history as a revelation to Moses, emphasizes Jubilee cycles, calendar and legal teachings, and offers a chronology and theological interpretation of patriarchal narratives. Important for Ethiopian Orthodox and Beta Israel traditions, it sheds light on Second Temple Judaism, liturgical use, and interpretive traditions. Includes artistic reference (painting by Edward Laning) and is relevant for scholars and readers exploring canonical diversity and biblical reception.
