God a Mighty Light

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 9

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

9. God a Mighty Light.

cf. Hullin, 60 a.

Midr. Hagadol, Deut. Vaethanan.

Yalk. §396.

Husin, Maase Nissim, No. 36.

Yalk. Sip. I, p. 1.

Maase Buch No. 57.

Themes

Repentance Light Adam Eve Creation Sun And Moon

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