R. H. Charles, the scholar you mentioned, was not the original author of "The Book of Jubilees." Rather, he was responsible for translating and editing the text. Robert Henry Charles (1855–1931) was a British theologian and scholar known for his work on early Jewish and Christian literature, including the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. His translations and commentaries aimed to make these ancient texts more accessible and understandable to modern readers. "The Book of Jubilees" gets its name from its structured division of history into "jubilee" periods—years divisible by 49, as a reflection of the biblical concept of jubilees. It was likely composed in the Second Temple period, around the 2nd century BCE. The text presents narratives from the Hebrew Bible with additional details, interpretations, and legal prescriptions. The content of "The Book of Jubilees" includes discussions on topics like the creation of the world, the lives of biblical figures like Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses, and various religious and legal matters. It also emphasizes observance of certain commandments and rituals.

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