A Jew and a heathen disputed about their religion

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 29

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 13, 2025

A Jew and a heathen disputed about their religion. Satan disguised as a man decided in favour of the heathen, who tork all the money. The Jew overheard the discussion of this Satan with another, and he learned the means by which to cure the daughter of the Emperor and to find a spring of water and he became rich. The heathen went to the same place and was killed by these three Shedim (demons).

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Demons Kings Satan

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