Book of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua & II Samuel - Complete Exhaustive 1840 J.H. Parry - Sefer Yahshar [Paperback]

J.H. Parry (Author), M. Noah (Translator)

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ISBN-10: 0934666253 | ISBN-13: 978-0934666251 | Publication Date: January 1988

The authenticity of "The Book of Jasher" is debated by religious scholars. The book is referenced in Second Samuel, which some scholars point to as validation of its authentic origin. The author, Jasher, is supposedly the son of Caleb, a lieutenant of Moses and the book is believed by some to be one of the first books of the bible. "The Book of Jasher" recounts the biblical history from creation up to the time of Jasher. Regardless of its true origin, "The Book of Jasher" makes for interesting consideration amongst the other biblical scriptures.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Hebrew

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Artisan Publishers (January 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934666253
• ISBN-13: 978-0934666251
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the right one, August 4, 2001

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M. P. Long "mplong" (Charlotte NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel (Paperback)

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.

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the best ancient books I've read!, August 25, 1998

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Terry "blodgett88" (Cedar City, Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua & II Samuel - Complete Exhaustive 1840 J.H. Parry - Sefer Yahshar (Paperback)

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.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "true" book of Jasher is wonderously inspired., May 6, 2000

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Georgia R. Parmelee (Elkhart, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Book of Jasher: Referred to in Joshua & II Samuel - Complete Exhaustive 1840 J.H. Parry - Sefer Yahshar (Paperback)

This book, read by a searcher for truth, is convincing as only the Lord God of Heaven can inspire. It fills out many of the Biblical stories from Creation to the end of the days of Joshua, and brings comfort with its truth. It gives greater enlightenment on the relationship, and working together (or not as the case may be) of many well-known individuals both before and after the flood. (ie: Methuselah & Noah; Noah, Shem, & Abraham; Nimrod & the Tower of Babel; Nimrod & Terah, the father of Abraham, and the baby Abraham) .

This book is referred to in both Joshua and 2nd Samuel, and reading it reveals its high value. The translator in the Preface warns of a another copy of Jasher, one that was printed by the London Courier in the middle 1800's. It had no proper identification of printer, editior, or publisher - probably because it was translated by a skeptic. Be careful. The author of the true book of Jasher was not Jasher. The term is a Hebrew idiom understood by those who understand the Hebrew language, and literally meaning "the upright or correct record". Read the book; you will not be disappointed. Comments or questions back are welcome at "[e-mail]"