The Heretic Who Challenged Gaboha on the Resurrection of the Dead

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 50

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

50. Min & Gaboha on Resurrection.

Meg. Taanit, ch. 3. cf. Midr. Hagadol, Deut.

Vayelekh.

Gen. R. 61, § 7.

Yalk. Sip. II, p. 34.

Themes

Wisdom Resurrection Heresy

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