Bird as Witness

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 431

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

431. Bird as Witness.

cf. Yahya, Shalshelet, story of Gabirol. Maase Buch No. 218. Griinbaum, Jiid. Deutsch. Chrest. P-431, 447.

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Schiller, Kraniche.

Themes

Wisdom Humor Adam Eve Wit Animals

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