, is a historical and midrashic text that expands upon the narratives of the Hebrew Bible. While "Kitab Yashar" is the Indonesian/Arabic title, the work is primarily known as a collection of stories covering the period from the creation of Adam and Eve through to the conquest of Canaan. Key Features of the Text Biblical Foundation : The book is mentioned twice in the Hebrew Bible: once in Joshua 10:13 regarding the sun standing still, and once in 2 Samuel 1:18 concerning the "Song of the Bow". Expansive Narrative