Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

2,650 texts · Page 17 of 295

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.

The Marriage Of Joseph

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Take Joseph, for instance. His story is one of dramatic ups and downs, from slavery to becoming second-in-command in Egypt. But how did he find love? The answer, according to the a...

AngelsHeavenMosesAdam & Eve

Kind And Unkind Brethren

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Family dynamics are always in play. to a lesser-known tale, a sort of epilogue to the Joseph story, found in Ginzberg's fascinating Legends of the Jews. The story picks up on the t...

CreationAngelsHeavenTorah

Treachery Punished

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Her story takes a dramatic turn in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, and it involves treachery, divine intervention, and a whole lot of pebbles! Imagine this: Asenath, surroun...

PatriarchsMosesAdam & EveMysticism

The Death And Burial Of Joseph

Ginzberg Vol. 2

As Joseph lay on his deathbed, he made his brethren swear a solemn oath. He didn't just ask it of them, but instructed them to have their sons swear it too: when God would finally ...

AngelsMessiahTorahPatriarchs

Significant Names

Ginzberg Vol. 2

In Jewish tradition, names are far more than just labels; they’re prophecies, histories, and profound statements about a person's character and destiny. And it’s not just individua...

CreationHeavenMessiahTorah

Reuben's Testament

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we're going to delve into the final testament of Reuben, the eldest son. According to Legends of the Jews, a couple of years after Joseph's death, Reuben fell ill, sensing h...

AngelsHeavenTorahPatriarchs

Simon's Admonition Against Envy

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It’s a powerful emotion, one that can lead us down paths we never thought we’d tread. The Torah, our sacred text, is full of stories that explore these complex human emotions, and ...

AngelsMessiahPatriarchsMoses

The Ascension Of Levi

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The story, as told in Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture of divine encounters and a sacred calling. According to Ginzberg's retelling, when Levi knew his time was near, he...

AngelsDemonsHeavenHell/Gehenna

Judah Warns Against Greed And Unchastity

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we get a glimpse into such a moment, as we explore the final words of Judah, son of Jacob, before his death. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, these were Judah's...

AngelsMessiahTorahPatriarchs