King Sabur & Dreams

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 218

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

218. King Sabur & Dreams. cf. Berakhot, f. 56a (ed.

Venice f-57b bottom). Midr. Hagadol, Gen. Mikes.

Yalk. II § 1060.

(Joshua b. Hananya & Dream, Berakhot, f. 56.)

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Themes

Kings Dreams Wisdom Rome Heresy

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