Kingdom of Shoshana

The Book of Susanna 1:43

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

And the elders responded and said, "Behold, both of us were walking in the vineyard, and Shoshana came with her two maids."

And afterward, she sent her maids away from her, and she locked up the vineyard.

And a young man who was hidden in the garden approached her and lay with her.

And when we saw this wickedness in the corner of the garden, we approached her and saw that she was lying with him.

However, we were not able to seize the young man, for he was stronger than us, and he opened the door and fled.

Themes

Mysticism Kings Humor Sin Adam Eve

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