Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

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Selections from Louis Ginzberg's monumental Legends of the Jews, a seven-volume compilation that weaves together aggadic material from the Talmud, Midrash, and other rabbinic literature into a continuous narrative.

Giving of the Torah and Gabriel

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We know he received the Torah, but the story doesn't end there. The legends surrounding his time on high are… well, legendary! According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Ginzber...

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The Burning Bush and Nasargiel

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What about the really dark stuff? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses actually took a trip to hell. I know. Quite the field trip. The st...

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Moses and Divine Judgment of Nasargiel

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We get glimpses in the Torah, of course, but the rabbinic imagination, fueled by Midrash and legend, fills in so much more of the picture. What did he witness in those higher realm...

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Moses's Transgression and Israelites

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Sinners, utterly prostrate, are being tortured. And not just any torture. According to Legends of the Jews, these poor souls are being lashed by two thousand scorpions. But these a...

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Moses's Journey

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Jewish tradition certainly doesn't shy away from describing the consequences of truly wicked deeds. Let's take a little journey, shall we? Imagine Moses, guided by an angel, gettin...

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Moses and the Angels of Nasargiel

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We're not talking about folks who cut you off in traffic. We're talking about those who commit the most heinous sins imaginable. What awaits them? Jewish tradition, particularly in...

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Gabriel and the Heavenly Realms

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According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses didn't just peek into the afterlife; he took a guided tour. And when he finally emerged from that harrowi...

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The Tree of Life and Moses

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The Zohar, that foundational text of Jewish mysticism, speaks often of the incredible sights and sounds beyond our world, but this… this is something else. Ginzberg, in his incredi...

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Wisdom of Moses and Shamshiel

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Even MOSES himself couldn't get a straight answer. The story goes that Moses, in his insatiable quest for knowledge, posed this very question to Shamshiel, the prince of Paradise. ...

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