The Treasury Of Souls

Yevamot 62a

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Rav Huna said: He fulfilled the commandment, because of the teaching of Rav Assi. For Rav Assi said: The son of David will not come until all the souls in the body are exhausted, as it is said: "For the spirit shall envelop itself before Me, etc." And Rabbi Yochanan said: He did not fulfill the commandment of being fruitful and multiplying, for we require "He formed it to be inhabited," and this is lacking.

Themes

CreationAngelsDemonsHeavenMessiahAdam EveNoahSoulTemple

Continue Reading

Legends of the JewsThe First DayIn Legends of the Jews, on day one, God brought forth ten things. ten fundamental aspects of existence all popping into being at once. That's a lot to unpack! TLegends of the JewsThe 'akedahThe story, as we find it elaborated upon in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, takes us far beyond the spare verses of Genesis. It paints a vivid picture, filled Legends of the JewsThe Birth Of Esau And JacobThis is a tale you won't soon forget. In Legends of the Jews, Isaac, son of Abraham, was a chip off the old block. He mirrored his father in every way, beauty, Legends of the JewsEnoch's Two Ascensions to HeavenEnoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, experienced not just one, but two ascensions to heaven! The first time, Enoch was still living amongst humanity. One nightLegends of the JewsThe First Things CreatedOur tradition offers some pretty wild and wondrous answers! In Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore by Louis Ginzberg, two thousandLegends of the JewsAbraham Views Earth And HeavenLegends of the Jews (Ginzberg) turns to Abraham Views Earth And Heaven. The story goes that the archangel Michael, under divine command, took Abraham on a whirl