The Sage's Daughter Who Silenced the Heretic About Adam's Rib

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 55

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

55. God a Thief?

Sanhedrin, f. 39 a.

Midr. Hagadol, Gen.

f. 28a— b.

Gen. R. 17 § 7.

cf. Abot de R. Nathan II, ch. 8, p. 23.

Yalk. §23.

Yalk. Sip. I, p. 27. Maase Buch No. 48. Tendlau, Fellmeier,

No. 44.

Themes

Wisdom Adam Eve Heresy Women Torah

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