Assumption of Moses
c. 1st century AD · Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts
About this text
A farewell speech of Moses to Joshua, containing prophecy about Israel's future. Referenced in Jude 9 regarding Michael's dispute over Moses' body.
Significance
Alluded to in the New Testament. Provides context for Jewish views on angels and authority.
Key excerpts
"But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses."
Scripture cross-references
- Jude 1:9 — Directly references the dispute over Moses' body from this text
- Deuteronomy 34:5-6 — Moses' death and secret burial
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