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But here's where it gets interesting, and frankly, disturbing. According to Legends of the Jews, specifically Ginzberg's retelling, Job, yes, that Job, of suffering and faith, some...
Sometimes, it's not just about armies and strategies, but about the advice whispered in the ears of kings. That's the situation King Balak finds himself in. He’s worried about the ...
It’s a scene ripe with drama, intrigue, and conflicting advice. The story begins, as many of the best stories do, with a betrayal. Jethro, also known as Reuel—later to become Moses...
Brutal labor, constant oppression, and no end in sight. That's the reality Moses walked into, and his heart broke for his people. But even in the face of such darkness, Moses becam...
We find ourselves in Egypt, where the Israelites are suffering under harsh oppression. One particularly cruel Egyptian taskmaster has not only abused his power, but has committed a...
The tale begins when Moses, at the ripe old age of 67, leaves Ethiopia. Ginzberg, in Legends of the Jews, tells us this was the moment divinely appointed to liberate Israel from th...
According to Legends of the Jews, Jethro, Zipporah's father, gave Moses considerable wealth and his daughter's hand in marriage. But there was a condition. Jethro, a Midianite prie...
According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, that's exactly what happened. Moses arrives, ready to lead, and Dathan and Abiram, prominent Israelites, meet him with hos...
We all know the story of the Exodus, but some of the details… well, they're chilling. According to Legends of the Jews, which draws from various Midrashic sources, the suffering in...
