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The stories surrounding Terah are fascinating, painting a picture of a man who lived a long life, witnessing his son’s rise to greatness, and ultimately finding redemption. The leg...
Abraham certainly did. And it all started with idols. Imagine being a young man, tasked with selling your father's wares. Not just any wares, mind you, but idols. Carved, painted, ...
Before the terrible twos, before squabbles over toys… try inheritance disputes! The story of Isaac and Ishmael, sons of Abraham, gives us a glimpse into just that. As Isaac matured...
It's a city that resonates through millennia, a place where, according to legend, the very ground remembers the most important moments in our shared past. Think about Abraham, read...
According to the Legends of the Jews, that's precisely what happened to Jacob in one of his prophetic dreams. Can you even fathom it? God, in His infinite wisdom, showed Jacob noth...
After years of estrangement, Jacob, returning to his homeland, prepares for his reunion with his brother Esau. He sends messengers ahead, laden with gifts, hoping to appease Esau's...
The story of Simon and Levi's vengeance upon the city of Shechem, after the rape of their sister Dinah, is one such tale. We’ve talked before about how their actions were, shall we...
He's just heard an unbelievable story. A preposterous tale. Two men – just two – had laid waste to an entire city. A city filled with people who couldn’t defend themselves and were...
According to Legends of the Jews, a moment came when Jacob, sensing impending danger, turned to his sons. But he didn't just hand them swords and send them off to battle. No, his f...
