Exempla of the Rabbis, Tale 327

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 327

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

327. Faithful Woman.

Midr. Decalogue, VII, 4. Yalk. Sip. I, p. 23. Maase Buch No. 217. cf. Gesta Rom. No. 15. Cod. Vat. (Zz) 285,

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Wisdom Faith Adam Eve Women Heresy

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