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.

The Two Wives Of Ishmael

Ginzberg Vol. 1

His story, often overshadowed, takes some fascinating turns, especially concerning his wives. According to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore by Loui...

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The Covenant With Abimelech

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It's a story about covenants, wells, and the surprising ways God's presence is revealed in the world. After living among the Philistines for 26 years, Abraham moves near Hebron. So...

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Satan Accuses Abraham

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Today, let's delve into a powerful story from the life of Abraham, a tale woven with faith, accusation, and a test that would echo through generations. Abraham, known for his bound...

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The Journey To Moriah

Ginzberg Vol. 1

One of the most powerful, and frankly, unsettling, of these stories is the Akeidah, the Binding of Isaac. It all starts with a test. God, in perhaps the ultimate trial of faith, as...

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The 'akedah

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story, as we find it elaborated upon in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, takes us far beyond the spare verses of Genesis. It paints a vivid picture, filled with dialogue and em...

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The Death And Burial Of Sarah

Ginzberg Vol. 1

We often focus on their triumphs, their faith, their covenant with God. But what about their grief? What about the human moments of sorrow and mourning? Let's delve into the story ...

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Eliezer's Mission

Ginzberg Vol. 1

After such a monumental event, life surely changed. According to Legends of the Jews, Abraham felt the weight of his years more acutely after Sarah's passing. Interestingly, the te...

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The Wooing Of Rebekah

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story begins with Abraham, who, concerned about finding the right wife for his son Isaac, sends his trusted servant Eliezer on a mission to Haran. Eliezer is laden with gifts a...

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The Last Years Of Abraham

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It turns out, the story continues in some fascinating, and sometimes surprising, ways. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Rebekah first saw Isaac returning f...

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