The Astrologers Who Converted After Witnessing God's Justice

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 256

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

256. Astrologers Converted.

J. Baba Kama, IV. Baba Kama 38.

Sifre, Deut. Berakha,

ch. 33, v. 3.

Yalk. Sip. II, p. 163.

Themes

Wisdom Conversion Astrology Sun And Moon Divine Justice

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