Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Jasher is a sacred text that was lost or undiscovered for many years. It is considered one of the books of the Bible, although it is not included in the traditional canon. The book is attributed to Alcuinus and Flaccus Albinus, but its true authorship is uncertain.The Book of Jasher is a historical account that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the lives of the patriarchs, and the conquest of Canaan. It also includes stories that are not found in the traditional Bible, such as the tale of the two brothers who built the Tower of Babel.The book is written in a poetic style and is considered a valuable resource for scholars and historians. It provides insights into the customs and beliefs of the ancient Israelites and sheds light on the cultural and historical context of the Bible.Despite its importance, the Book of Jasher was lost for many centuries and was only rediscovered in the 17th century. Since then, it has been translated into many languages and has become a popular subject of study among scholars and theologians.With testimonies and notes, critical and historical, explanatory of the text to which is prefixed various readings and a preliminary dissertation proving the authenticity of the work. ""Is it not written in the book of Jasher: Joshua x. 13. The Book of Jasher is one of the sacred books which should have been included among the other books of the Bible but which was omitted as were many other books. Why was the Book of Jasher lost, hidden or suppressed? Read and find out.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
