Exempla of the Rabbis, Tale 448

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 448

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

448. Fallen Star.

Gen. R. of Moses Ha- darshan, Gen. 6, 12. Midr. Abkhir, Hemdat Yamim, f. 53 b to

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Midr. Abkhir,

Yalk. I § 44.

Jelli'nek, B. H. V.

Book of Enoch. Raymundus Mart.Pugio p. 728.

Gaster, Rum. Bird & Beast Stories, p. 74. Cod. G. 1380, f. 31b.

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Patriarchs Heaven Angels Noah Flood

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