Lulianus and Pappus Refused a Roman Miracle

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 22

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

22. Lulianus & Pappus. Sifre, Emor, § 3. Taanit, f. 18 b.

Meg. Taanit, ch. 12.

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Midr. Hagadol Exod. Mishpatim.

Midr. Hagadol, Levit. Emor & Behukkotai, and Deut., Ki Tabo. Gen. R. 64 § 10.

Eccles. R., Ill, 17 §1;

IX, 10 § 1.

Maase Buch No. 205. (See also No. 21.)

Themes

Wisdom Tribes Miracles Rome Death

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