Heaven in Jewish Mythology

124 myths · Page 5 of 5

The seven heavens of Jewish tradition, from the angelic halls of Arabot to the celestial palaces where the divine throne resides.
Myth 6 min

Moses Named Heaven and Earth to Outlive Him

Moses stood on the plains of Moab with death already in his bones. He needed witnesses that would not lie down when he did.

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Parshat Bereshit 6 min

Truth Struck the Dust Before Adam Could Stand

Love spoke for the first human. Truth would not. God threw Truth down, and while he lay in the dirt, clay took a first breath.

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Myth 5 min

Doeg's Ashes Filled the House of Study

A scholar sold Nob's priests for a king's ear. An angel later burned the soul that had studied, and students walked through what remained.

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Myth 6 min

Enoch Shook Before the Fiery Hosts of Heaven

The sixth heaven had no ranks on the faces. Then the two angels lifted Enoch into fire, and his knees would not hold.

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