Mysticism

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Explore 1,464 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Samson and Divine Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The tale of Samson is definitely one of those. We know him as this incredible strongman, but his story, as the Legends of the Jews retells it, is full of so much more than just bru...

Micah and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The story of Micah is, frankly, a wild ride. It all starts with Delilah. Yes, that Delilah – the one who betrayed Samson. According to the Legends of the Jews, Delilah took some of...

Phinehas Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Remember Micah? The guy who stole silver from his mother and then used it to make an idol (Judges 17)? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, the trouble didn’t stop there. The pe...

Kingdom of David of Samuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

His story is full of that kind of… knowing. Especially when it came to his anointing as king. You see, the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse...

David's Journey and Doeg

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It’s a story filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of hidden potential. We’re talking about David, of course, and the journey from anonymity to the throne wasn't exactly a smo...

David's Transgression and Hushai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Talk about a family drama! The weight of that betrayal, the sheer despair of it all, nearly broke him. The Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, tells us that David, in his d...

Death of Absalom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

He met a tragic end, caught by his hair in a tree while fleeing battle. But the story doesn't end there. According to Legends of the Jews, Absalom died childless. All his children,...

Kingdom of David and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

I've got one for you, straight from the heart of Jerusalem and the mystical lore surrounding King David's tomb. Imagine a poor Jewish washerwoman, a woman known for her piety. She'...

Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

King Solomon, with his legendary wisdom, knew how to untangle even the most complex lies. We see this in one particular story recounted in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. It...