Heaven

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Explore 2,273 Jewish texts related to the theme of Heaven, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Solomon and Shimei

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We’re going to delve into a story where a moment of perceived justice sets in motion a chain of events leading to... Rome. Yes, that Rome. Our tale revolves around King Solomon, th...

Wisdom of Asmodeus and Cainite

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It all starts, as many good stories do, with a bit of boasting. Asmodeus, the king of demons, challenged Solomon, saying that even with all his famed wisdom, there were things Solo...

Kitor at the Dawn of Creation

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The Talmud tells us that Solomon possessed a magical ring that gave him power over all creatures, and he used it to... well, throw some pretty wild parties. The story goes that, fu...

Beelzeboul and the Angels

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It wasn't just about flashy displays of power, that's for sure. According to the legends, he put them to WORK! Ginzberg, in his monumental work Legends of the Jews, tells us about ...

Kingdom of Solomon and Temple

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We know the Bible gives us some details, but the stories that swirl around this monumental project are truly breathtaking. The Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg) tells us that the favo...

Birth of Abraham and Temple

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It’s a question that echoes through time, even reaching into the story of the very first Temple in Jerusalem. The construction? Finished! The stones perfectly aligned, the craftsma...

Solomon: Moses and the Origins of the World

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It wasn't a sudden plunge, but a slow slide fueled by choices… and a little help from the King of Demons himself. According to Legends of the Jews, Solomon’s troubles began to snow...

Kingdom of Asmodeus

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Solomon needed help, immense supernatural help, and he knew just where to find it. The task of capturing Asmodeus fell to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, Solomon’s most trusted and valia...

Solomon's Vision and Asmodeus

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And one of the most fascinating stories revolves around a journey they take together and the shocking revelations Asmodeus makes along the way. After what must have been an exhaust...