The Assumption of Moses

Testament of Moses

Like the Book of Enoch, the Assumption of Moses has the peculiar distinction of being quoted in canonical scripture — the Epistle of Jude references the archangel Michael disputing with the Devil over the body of Moses, an event found nowhere in the Old Testament but central to this text — yet it was never included in the Bible itself. The author of Jude clearly regarded it as authoritative. The c

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01 / Historical context

1st century BC–1st century AD. Quoted in the Epistle of Jude (v. 9). Excluded from the Biblical canon despite being cited in scripture.

02 / Why it matters

The New Testament quotes it. The Bible excludes it. Again.

From / associated with the text

““For God hath prepared me to be the mediator of His covenant, and likewise of the revelation of His purposes.””

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The Assumption of Moses

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