The Emperor and R

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 55

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 10, 2025

The Emperor and R. Gamliel dispute and the Emperor says "God is a thief, He threw Adam into a sleep and then stole a rib from him." The daughter of the Emperor replies, "He is a fine thief. Would you call a man a thief who stole two earthen cups from you and replaced them by golden ones ?"

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