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.

Noah's Descendants Spread Abroad

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, if you'll pardon the pun. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, things got a bit…complicated. Ham, you see, was not thrilled a...

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The Depravity Of Mankind

Ginzberg Vol. 1

We know that Noah and his family were spared, a fresh start for humanity. But, well, it didn't take long for things to go sideways again, did it? According to Ginzberg’s retelling ...

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Nimrod

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Nimrod is one of those names. He looms large in Jewish tradition, a figure of immense power, incredible arrogance, and profound sin. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, i...

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The Tower Of Babel

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story of the Tower of Babel is a classic tale exploring that very theme. It’s a story about ambition gone wild, about a collective "we can do anything" attitude that ultimately...

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The Wicked Generations

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The sages tell us that there were ten generations between Noah and Abraham. Ten generations! And the Midrash emphasizes that this long span shows us just how incredibly patient God...

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The Birth Of Abraham

Ginzberg Vol. 1

We know the destination, the covenant, the near-sacrifice of Isaac... but what about the very beginning? According to Legends of the Jews, a vast compilation of Jewish folklore by ...

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The Babe Proclaims God

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The stories are… well, let's just say they’re anything but ordinary. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Louis Ginzberg, Abraham's birth was shrouded in secrecy, hidden ...

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Abraham's First Appearance In Public

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According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Abraham didn't just decide one day to challenge the status quo. No, he was commanded by God, through the angel Gabriel, to...

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The Preacher Of The True Faith

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Let's dive in. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, when Abraham reached the ripe old age of twenty, his father Terah, an idol maker, fell ill. Now, Terah need...

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