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.

World to Come of Abraham

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According to Jewish tradition, the inhabitants of Sodom and the other cities of the plain suffered the ultimate loss: not only their lives in this world, but also their portion in ...

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Lot Among the Fathers and Abraham

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The story of Lot is a fascinating example. We know him best, perhaps, for his narrow escape from the fiery destruction of Sodom. But did you know that his salvation wasn't just a s...

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Sarah: Abraham's Journey

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Ever find yourself in a sticky situation, and think, "Didn't I just do this?" Well, let's talk about Abraham. He's about to have a serious case of déjà vu. After leaving Egypt, Abr...

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Dreams of Joseph of Egypt

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This particular story plunges us into the land of the Philistines. Imagine the scene: A night filled with inexplicable terror. A "great crying" echoes across the land as people wit...

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Abimelech in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:184

Dreams have always held a powerful sway over our imaginations, and in the world of the Torah, they're often a direct line to the divine. But what happens when a dream delivers a wa...

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Abimelech's Transgression

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Talk about a wake-up call! He and his people were terrified, convinced a similar fiery doom might be headed their way. Can you blame them? Abimelech, understandably shaken, summons...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Abimelech

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Let’s delve into a fascinating encounter in the lives of Abraham and Abimelech and see what we can uncover. Remember the story? Abraham, fearing for his life in Gerar, tells everyo...

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Abraham's Prayer and Abimelech

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And Jewish tradition, rich as it is with stories of answered prayers, offers some fascinating perspectives. Take Abraham, for instance. We know him as the patriarch, the father of ...

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Faith of Sarah

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The angels in heaven apparently felt that way on behalf of Sarah. We all know Abraham. The patriarch, the man of faith. Well, there's a fascinating little aside in Legends of the J...

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