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.

Kingdom of Ahasuerus of Esther

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It's between Ahasuerus, the king of Persia, and Esther, his queen. He asks her a simple question: "Whose daughter art thou?" Seems innocent enough. But Esther doesn't give him a si...

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Kingdom of Mordecai and Their

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:83

That's the kind of tension that grips the story of Mordecai in the Book of Esther, and it starts with a seemingly innocent question from King Ahasuerus. "Is there aught left of tho...

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Mordecai's Transgression and Ahasuerus

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The story of Mordecai and the plot against King Ahasuerus is more intricate, and frankly, more miraculous than you might think. We all know the story: Mordecai, Esther's cousin, ov...

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Kingdom of Mordecai and Esther

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That kind of trust is at the heart of our story today, a story from the Book of Esther, but seen through the lens of the Legends of the Jews. It's a tale of intrigue, divine interv...

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Kingdom of Mordecai and Haman

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One that echoes powerfully in the story of Mordecai and Haman. Let's rewind a bit. Remember Bigthan and Teresh, those disgruntled chamberlains who plotted against King Ahasuerus? T...

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Kingdom of Ahasuerus and Haman

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The Book of Esther, and the rich tapestry of legends surrounding it, offers some pretty intriguing answers. Think about Ahasuerus, the king in the story. He elevates Haman to a pos...

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Haman Faces Judgment and Vashti

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We all know him as the guy who wanted to wipe out the Jews. But there's so much more bubbling beneath the surface of that hatred. According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by ...

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Ahasuerus's Legacy

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We know the story of Esther, of course, but think about the day-to-day intrigues, the power plays, the… well, the sheer awkwardness of it all. Haman, that notorious villain of the ...

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Mordecai at the Dawn of Creation

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Servants murmur, frustration simmering beneath the surface. They approach Mordecai, their voices laced with a mix of resentment and curiosity. "Wherein art thou better than we," th...

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