Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Kingdom of Abraham and Nimrod

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:31

It was more than just a theological debate; it was a showdown of epic proportions. As Abraham's voice rang out, something incredible happened. According to Ginzberg's retelling in ...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Haran

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:34

We’re diving into one of those now, a glimpse into the life of Abraham, long before he was… well, Abraham. Imagine a young Abraham, not yet the patriarch, walking the streets. Peop...

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Kingdom of Nimrod and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:38

This is one of those. It starts with an old woman, unnamed in the texts, but strong as iron. Word of her devotion to a God other than King Nimrod reached the king’s ears, and, well...

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Kingdom of Abraham of Nimrod

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:40

Let me tell you a story about Abraham, long before he was Abraham Avinu, our father, and a pivotal moment that shaped his destiny. Imagine a young Abraham, surrounded by idols in t...

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Nimrod: Kingdom of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:43

Days turn into weeks. Hope dwindles. You cry out... and someone actually answers. That's essentially the scene we find ourselves in with Abraham in this incredible passage from Gin...

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Kingdom of Abraham of Haran

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:83

It's human, unfortunately, and as we delve into the story of Abraham, we find his father, Terah, doing just that. Terah, you see, was in a bit of a pickle. He had, shall we say, mi...

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Kingdom of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:84

The story goes that King Nimrod, a powerful and, shall we say, unpleasant ruler, wasn't too thrilled with Abraham's monotheistic views. He believed in many gods, and Abraham was go...

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Kingdom of Pharaoh and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:99

You know the story. Abraham, fearing for his life in a foreign land, tells everyone that his wife, the stunning Sarah, is actually his sister. A classic "mistaken identity" situati...

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Kingdom of Sodom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:114

It’s closer than you might think. Imagine the scene: Sodom, ripe for the taking, its riches and food plundered by victorious armies. But amidst the spoils, they seize Lot, Abraham’...

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