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.

Benjamin: Mordecai and the Patriarchs

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The story of Mordecai, as told in Legends of the Jews, presents us with just such a moment of unwavering defiance. It's a powerful scene, crackling with tension. The court official...

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Story of Haman

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The story of Haman and Mordecai in the Book of Esther is a classic example. It's more than just a simple clash of personalities; it's a deep-seated animosity fueled by hidden secre...

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Mordecai Among the Fathers

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Let me tell you a story about Mordecai and Haman, two figures whose animosity shaped the fate of an entire people, and whose story is forever entwined with the holiday of Purim. Th...

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Haman Remembered and Mordecai

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But desperation can drive people to do the unimaginable. And in the tumultuous story of Haman and Mordecai, we find exactly that: a man brought to his knees by circumstance, forced...

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Death of Haman and Mordecai

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It’s a wild tale, and it's not exactly in the Book of Esther. For that, we need to turn to the Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis G...

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Kingdom of Mordecai of Haman

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That, in essence, is the story of Mordecai and Haman. We pick up our tale after Haman has risen to a position of immense power in the kingdom. But something is brewing, something b...

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Shimshai and Creation

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It wasn't just a snap decision, that's for sure. According to the Megillah, the Book of Esther, Haman was very particular in his wicked plans. He didn't just pick a date out of thi...

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Haman in Joseph's Time

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It's not always about opportunity; sometimes, it's about astrological calculations, twisted interpretations of history, and a whole lot of bad luck. to the story of Haman, the infa...

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Haman in Zion

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In the Megillah, the Book of Esther, we read of Haman's wicked plot to annihilate the Jews of ancient Persia. But did you know there’s more to the story? The Legends of the Jews, a...

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