The Truth About the Book of Jubilees

Jubilees is a fascinating book that provides a window into the world of Second Temple Judaism. However, instead of appreciating it for what it is, a few teachers on the Internet exaggerate its significance and consider it to be inspired Scripture. This video provides an overview of the book of Jubilees and explains why it is not Scripture.

Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 What is the Book of Jubilees?
02:10 When Was Jubilees Written?
07:17 Jubilees and the Biblical Canon
11:08 Jubilees Contradicts the Teachings of Scripture
12:59 Additional Problems
15:05 Conclusion

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