Why God Never Destroyed the Sun and Moon

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 54

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

54. Sun & Moon not Destroyed though Worshipped.

cf. Mishna, Aboda Zara, Iy, 7.

Aboda Zara ibid, and f. 54b.

Tosefta, Aboda Zara, ch. IV.

Mehilta, Jithro, 6 Midr. Hagadol, Deut.

Vaethanan.

Yalk. § 287.

Yalk. Sip. II, p.133; V, p. 29.

Themes

Wisdom Worship Sun And Moon Adam Eve Idolatry

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