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.

The Garden of Eden and Everything

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We’re talking about a group of sinners – their specific sins aren't detailed here, but trust me, they were bad enough to warrant divine attention. At God’s command, these individua...

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The Ten Commandments of Temple

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What about the truly sacred objects? Well, let's talk about the Ark of the Covenant, that legendary chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments. We know it vanished from hi...

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Kenaz and Creation

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We find a fascinating detail in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg). When Kenaz carried the stones to the sanctuary, they shone so brightly that they lit up the entire earth like the mi...

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Kingdom of Kenaz and Amorites

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Well, he wasn't exactly a household name like Abraham or Moses, but he was a figure of incredible determination. We find him in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), ready to face a chal...

Voices Raised in Prayer and Kenaz

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Kenaz, a figure shrouded in biblical lore, found himself in just such a predicament. He was a warrior, a leader, and he was about to walk right into the heart of the enemy camp—alo...

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Kenaz Among the Heavenly Host

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It's a story of courage, divine intervention, and a rather gruesome solution to a sticky problem. Imagine the scene: The Amorites, ancient inhabitants of Canaan, are preparing for ...

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Kenaz Witnesses a Miracle

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See, Kenaz was a pretty important figure. He was a judge, a leader. And he was up against the Amorites – a fierce, formidable enemy. But here's the thing: when Kenaz returned to hi...

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Legend of Kenaz

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He returns from a major campaign, a triumphant hero. Imagine the scene: the people are ecstatic, overflowing with gratitude, crediting God for placing this leader among them. They ...

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Kingdom of Kenaz and Phinehas

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Specifically, let's talk about Kenaz, a Judge who reigned for a good long while – fifty-seven years, to be exact. Now, as his life neared its end, Kenaz had a heavy heart. He wasn’...

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