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The ancient wisdom tradition understands that feeling all too well. It reminds us, "O son of man, let not time deceive thee; thou must wither away, and leave thy place, to rest in ...
King Solomon, the wisest of all men, certainly tried. And the story of his scribes, Elihoreph and Ahijah, is a fascinating, if ultimately sobering, tale about just that. These were...
We left off with the tribe of Dan backing down from their planned invasion of Judah. Good news for Judah. But, as often happens, one problem solved just paves the way for another. ...
Not a pleasant thought, I know. But the legends surrounding King Ahab, one of the more notorious figures in the Hebrew Bible, give us a glimpse into that shadowy realm. Now, Ahab w...
Especially when we delve into the lives of figures like Jezebel. Now, Jezebel. The name alone conjures up images of wickedness and idolatry. She's not exactly known for her charita...
The story of Elijah the prophet gives us a lot to think about. Remember the story of King Ahab? He wasn't exactly known for his piety. And as the Legends of the Jews tells us, a de...
The prophet Elijah knew. And according to tradition, the events leading up to that moment, and even his ascent to heaven, hold profound meaning for us all. The story goes that befo...
The tales of Elijah the Prophet often give us glimpses into that "more," blurring the lines between this world and the next. He’s not just a prophet, but almost a celestial caretak...
They weren't scholars, they weren't pious ascetics… they were clowns. Yes, you heard that right. Clowns. But not just any clowns. According to the Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), t...
