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.

Terah's Transgression

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The stories surrounding Terah are fascinating, painting a picture of a man who lived a long life, witnessing his son’s rise to greatness, and ultimately finding redemption. The leg...

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Terah and the Mysteries

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They had witnessed something extraordinary, something shrouded in mystery, and they knew that keeping it to themselves was simply not an option. But who did their secret concern? N...

Mysticism

Birth of Terah and Abraham

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But what if that destiny also put your child in mortal danger from the moment they were born? That's exactly the predicament Terah, Abraham's father, found himself in. The story, a...

Miracles

Birth of Terah of Abraham

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The stories surrounding Abraham's birth are filled with suspense, danger, and a father's desperate choices. The king, in his paranoia and cruelty, demanded Terah hand over his youn...

Patriarchs

Abraham's Journey and Terah

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He, his mom, and his nurse finally venture out of the cave where they'd been hiding. Why? Because, thankfully, the king and his cronies had completely forgotten about the whole "ba...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs of Terah

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It wasn't exactly a straight and narrow path, at least according to some fascinating stories tucked away in Jewish tradition. Let's go way back. Young Abraham is living with his fa...

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Abraham's Legacy

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But let's dive into a little-known story from Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews that paints a picture of a young Abraham trying to make a living. So, picture this: Abraham saddles up ...

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Abraham in Battle and Terah

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Abraham certainly did. And it all started with idols. Imagine being a young man, tasked with selling your father's wares. Not just any wares, mind you, but idols. Carved, painted, ...

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Abraham's Legacy and Barisat

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It wasn't exactly a smooth transition. to a story from Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, a collection that pieces together fascinating narratives from the Talmud, Midrash, and...

Patriarchs