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.

Joseph's Vision and Potiphar

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That's precisely where we find Joseph, the dreamer, in a rather precarious position. He ends up in the service of Potiphar – or Poti-phera as he's sometimes known – an Egyptian pri...

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Joseph Receives the Torah and Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:91

You know, the one with the coat of many colors? We often focus on the coat, the betrayal by his brothers, but let's look at what happened after he was sold into slavery in Egypt. H...

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Jacob in Joseph's Time and Thou

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After all the drama with his brothers, being sold into slavery, and landing in Egypt, Joseph finally caught a break. He rose through the ranks, becoming a powerful figure in Potiph...

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Kingdom of Joseph of Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:94

The ancient texts hint that such intense feelings aren't always random. Sometimes, they're woven into the very fabric of destiny, though perhaps not in the way we expect. Think abo...

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Marriage of Joseph of Potiphar

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That struggle, that very human conflict, lies at the heart of the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, a tale that echoes through the ages. We all know the basic outline: Joseph, s...

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Potiphar: Kingdom of Joseph

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I'm thinking about Joseph in Egypt, that iconic figure from the book of Genesis. He was sold into slavery, remember? And he ended up working for Potiphar, an Egyptian official. Now...

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Trial of Joseph and Egyptian

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We all know the story – Joseph, sold into slavery, rises through the ranks in the house of Potiphar, an Egyptian official. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Potiphar's wife, well, ...

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Potiphar: Marriage of Joseph

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It’s a deeply human experience, one that echoes even through the ancient stories of the Torah. Take the tale of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. We all know the broad strokes: Joseph ri...

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Marriage of Joseph and Zuleika

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That’s kind of the vibe we get with Joseph and Zuleika in the Legends of the Jews. You know, Joseph, the one with the coat of many colors? Before he became a big shot in Egypt, he ...

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