Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Jasher Referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel, published by J. H. Parry Publishers, is a historical text that contains accounts of events from the early days of humanity up until the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites. The book is referred to in the Bible in the books of Joshua and Second Samuel, but is not considered part of the biblical canon. The Book of Jasher includes stories of prominent biblical figures such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as well as lesser-known figures such as Jasher himself. The text also contains details about battles, genealogies, and laws that were observed by the ancient Israelites. The authorship of the Book of Jasher is unclear, but it is believed to have been written during the Second Temple period (516 BCE - 70 CE) in Israel. The text has been translated into various languages and has been a subject of interest for scholars and historians for centuries. This edition of the Book of Jasher by J. H. Parry Publishers includes footnotes and annotations to provide context and explanations for certain passages. It is a valuable resource for those interested in biblical history and ancient literature.1887. Faithfully translated from the Original Hebrew into English. ""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. We sell two different editions of this book and both compliment the other.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.
