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That’s what the fourth plague was like for the ancient Egyptians. Pharaoh, stubborn as ever, had ignored the previous warnings. He wouldn't release the Israelites, wouldn't listen ...
It wasn't just a few gnats buzzing around, was it? It was… well, let's take a look at one of them, the plague of boils, and see how the tradition amplifies the already incredible s...
Pharaoh, true to Moses's prediction, immediately reneged on his promise to let the Israelites go. And what did Moses do? He didn't waste a second. He promptly announced the eighth ...
Because, according to some traditions, even the ten plagues weren't enough to soften the hearts of the Egyptians. The oppression of the Hebrews continued relentlessly, right up to ...
But instead of beelining straight for the Promised Land, they wandered in the desert for what felt like forever. Why? Well, it turns out there's more to it than just getting lost. ...
Amalek and his magicians – the king's advisors – break the news: these Israelites? They're gone for good. And that's when things really hit the fan. According to Legends of the Jew...
According to Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg, Moses, overwhelmed, turned to God in desperation. "O Lord of the world!" he cried, comparing himself to a careless shepherd who...
But Jewish tradition paints just such a picture, with angels as powerful advocates and adversaries. : if we, as individuals, are said to have angels watching over us, guiding us (o...
We all know the story – the Israelites fleeing Egypt, the sea parting, Pharaoh's army swallowed by the waves. But what about the heavenly hosts, the angels who might have played a ...
