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We're going way back, past reality TV, to the dawn of humanity, to explore the birth of Cain. The Talmud (Eruvin 18b) tells us that there were ten generations from Adam to Noah. Wh...
According to Legends of the Jews, Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, experienced not just one, but two ascensions to heaven! The first time, Enoch was still living amongst human...
But before we get to the ark and the flood, let's rewind a bit. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Noah’s arrival on the sc...
That's the story of Hiwwa and Hiyya, the sons of Shemhazai, one of the fallen angels. Now, Shemhazai wasn't just any angel gone rogue. He was a pretty big deal, and his kids, well,...
It wasn't just about fitting a pair of every animal; according to tradition, it had to accommodate spirits as well. Only the fish were exempt from needing a berth. So how did he ma...
The story is actually far more intriguing, and it all starts with Adam. According to Legends of the Jews, upon Adam's death, a certain holy book mysteriously vanished. Talk about a...
We all know the story: Noah gets a little too happy with the grape juice after the flood, and...well, let's just say he wasn't dressed for the occasion. His son Ham sees him this w...
We all know the story. Humanity, united in language and purpose, decides to build a tower reaching to the heavens. A bit audacious, to say the least. And God, seeing this, decides ...
We all know the tale, but let's really dig into the heart of it. The story goes that King Nimrod, a pretty unpleasant character if we're being honest, decided to throw Abraham into...
