Two Martyrs of Lud

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 21

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

21. Two Martyrs of Lud. Pesahim, f. 50 a.

Baba Batra, f. 10 b. Ketubot, f. 77 a.

Taanit, f. 18 b.

Meg. Taanit, ch. 12. Semahot, ch. 8.

Pesikta, f. 50 a.

Eccles. R. IX, 10 § 1.

Themes

Wisdom Martyrdom Rome Adam Eve Violence

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