Moses

3,889 texts · Page 100 of 433

Explore 3,889 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

He addressed them with words that still resonate today. He said: "God gave you the Torah and wrought marvels for you." It wasn’t just about receiving the law; it was about being ch...

Righteousness of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition offers us glimpses into that possibility, especially when it comes to the patriarchs and prophets. And no one stands closer, in the lore, than MOSES. Imagine the c...

The Ten Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often talk about Moses receiving the Torah, but sometimes we forget the sheer, overwhelming experience of the Israelites at that moment. They didn't just get handed a book; they...

Israelites: The Ten Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

You see, there’s a story about the moment the Israelites received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. Remember, they were initially in direct communication with GOD. And when they...

The Ten Commandments and Kemuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often focus on the Ten Commandments themselves, but the experience rippled through the entire Israelite community in ways that are, well, almost unbelievable. According to Legen...

Moses's Transgression and Hadarniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The story, as retold by Ginzberg in Legends of the Jews, introduces us to this angel, a being named Hadarniel. This angel, it's said, towers over his brethren, exceeding them by si...

Giving of the Torah and Sandalphon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s a glimpse into what Moses experienced on his journey to receive the Torah. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, the encounter with the angel Sandalphon was so inten...

Raziel and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition has some pretty fascinating answers, and they all seem to point to one powerful angel: Raziel. Now, in some texts, he's known as Gallizur, but let's stick with Raz...

Throne of Glory and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

According to some traditions, the journey up the mountain was even more perilous than we imagine. Moses, a mortal man, ascending to the very Throne of Glory, surrounded by angels.....