Theological And Historical Significance of the Book of Jubilees

The Book of Jubilees, also known as "Little Genesis," occupies a unique place in the landscape of ancient Jewish literature. Written during the Second Temple period, it offers a structured retelling of Genesis and part of Exodus, framed within a divinely revealed chronological system of jubilee years. While not considered canonical by most Christian traditions, its influence is evident in Jewish thought, early Christian writings, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Theologically, Jubilees deepens our understanding of covenant, creation, angelology, and divine law, filling interpretive gaps left in the canonical narrative and providing crucial historical context for New Testament interpretation. This paper argues that, like 1 Enoch, the Book of Jubilees deserves renewed scholarly attention and greater awareness among the Christian laity. Through historical analysis, theological comparison, and modern application, we will explore its role in bridging Genesis to Revelation, I illuminating Jesus' world, and enriching biblical literacy without conferring canonical status