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.

Ezekiel Speaks for God

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That's exactly what happened to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Talk about pressure! Now, you might think that Ezekiel, the prophet who was with them, would be trying to talk them ...

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Faith of Ezekiel

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The book of Ezekiel gives us some potent imagery. And Jewish tradition, ever eager to fill in the gaps, expands on the story. to a fascinating, if somewhat gruesome, tale of resurr...

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Nebuchadnezzar and Creation

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Sometimes, even the most extraordinary events can bring unexpected anxieties. Take the story of those brought back from the dead – a true gift. Yet, according to Legends of the Jew...

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Nebuchadnezzar's Journey

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Turns out, it's not just a modern-day obsession. Let's travel back in time, to the era of Nebuchadnezzar. We all know Nebuchadnezzar from the Bible, the Babylonian king who conquer...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Hiram

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This is one of those stories. It features a king so puffed up with pride that he believes himself immortal, only to be brought crashing down to earth – quite literally! We're talki...

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Ahab's Transgression and Zedekiah

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It wasn't just the non-Jews, the "heathen," who were struggling in those days. Even among the Jewish people, there were those deeply immersed in sin. And among them, two figures st...

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Kingdom of Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar

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We’ve talked before about figures like Hiram, the king of Tyre, who, according to some traditions, was a bit too eager to claim divine status for himself. And then there were the f...

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Trial of Daniel

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He was keen on everyone, including the Jewish exiles in his kingdom, worshipping his gods. But Daniel? Daniel was proving to be a particularly tough nut to crack. So, according to ...

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Daniel in Exile

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But some heroes, like Daniel, just never seem to get a break. The stories surrounding Daniel in the Babylonian exile are just incredible. We know him best, perhaps, for surviving t...

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