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.

Og's Miracle

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We hear so much about them, these figures looming large in our imaginations and in the ancient texts. Well, let's talk about the very last of them. This giant, known as Og, wasn't ...

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Kingdom of Amorites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:106

We often hear about brilliant strategies and mighty armies. But what if sheer, unbelievable size played a bigger role than we think? Let's talk giants. Not just any giants, but the...

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Sihon in Battle and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:108

In Jewish tradition, the battles against Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, loom incredibly large. The sages even equated these triumphs to the monumental victory over Pharao...

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Wisdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:109

And the story of how he pushed back, how he insisted on something more, is a powerful one. It's a story that reveals not just Moses' character, but something profound about the rel...

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Faith of Og

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Not just any giant, but the giant. The one with a bed... well, you won't believe it. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Og had this bed—fashioned out of ivor...

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Wisdom of Abraham and Moses

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In Jewish tradition, the concept of final instructions, of ethical wills, is incredibly powerful. It’s about more than just passing on possessions; it’s about passing on values, a ...

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Covenant of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:113

It's not just a modern saying; it's a lesson woven deep into our traditions. Think about Moses, right before the Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land. He has some seriou...

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Moses's Miracle and Calf

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The Israelites, fresh from the Exodus, knew that feeling all too well. And in Deuteronomy, Moses doesn’t pull any punches reminding them of it. He lays it all out, a litany of miss...

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Covenant of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:115

Imagine: forty years wandering the desert. Forty years! And according to tradition, it was all their own fault. Moses, their leader, didn’t hold back as they stood on the cusp of f...

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