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.

In The Fiery Furnace

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story goes that Nimrod, a powerful and wicked king, grew furious with Abraham (who was, of course, not called Abraham yet at this point in the narrative—but we'll call him that...

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Abraham Emigrates To Haran

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It wasn't all smooth sailing. There were threats, escapes, and a family's journey toward a new destiny. Let's dive into the story of how Abraham, or Avram as he was originally know...

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The Star In The East

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story of Abraham's birth, as recounted in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, is a dazzling tapestry of prophecy, intrigue, and divine protection. It starts with a star – a very s...

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The True Believer

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Abraham once entered his father Terah's temple, intending to bring sacrifices to the idols. There, he found Marumath, a st...

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The Iconoclast

Ginzberg Vol. 1

That’s the kind of fire that burned in the heart of a young Abraham. We all know the story of Abraham, the patriarch, the father of monotheism. But have you ever considered his ori...

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Abraham In Canaan

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story of Abraham, or Avraham in Hebrew, is a powerful exploration of just that. The ancient texts tell us that Abraham faced ten trials, each designed to test the depths of his...

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His Sojourn In Egypt

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Let’s talk about Abraham. Scarcely had Abraham settled in Canaan when a devastating famine struck. Now, famines aren’t exactly rare in the grand scheme of things. In fact, the lege...

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The First Pharaoh

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It's a tale of ambition, cunning, and a whole lot of grave-robbing... or, well, almost. Our story begins not in Egypt, but in the land of Shinar. There lived a man named Rakyon – m...

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The War Of The Kings

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It turns out, Abraham, the patriarch of monotheism, was no exception. His story isn't just about grand pronouncements from God; it's also about family drama, petty squabbles, and e...

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