Patriarchs

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Explore 2,974 Jewish texts related to the theme of Patriarchs, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Elijah in Battle and Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

But Elijah's not just about dramatic showdowns with false gods – that was just the warm-up! The real action starts in the days of the Messiah. : the world needs a serious fixer-upp...

Kingdom of Elisha and Obadiah

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It's a story of faith, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of good deeds. We're talking about Elisha, the prophet. Like his mentor Elijah, Elisha was known for his compassion. ...

Kingdom of Joash

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The karmic wheel turned quickly. Ginzberg, in Legends of the Jews, paints a grim picture: Joash didn't just die; he suffered. He fell into the hands of the Syrians, who, the text d...

Kingdom of Hosea

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The story of Hosea offers us a glimpse into just that, a peek behind the curtain of divine communication. We're talking about the reign of Uzziah here, a time when his father Amazi...

Death of King Hezekiah

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Now, we're not talking about a few stray soldiers. We're talking biblical proportions. Ginzberg, in his Legends of the Jews, paints a picture of an army unmatched in history, rival...

Destruction of the Temple and Jeremiah

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Yet, the Jewish mystical tradition doesn't shy away from portraying God as deeply affected by the events of human history, especially the tragedies. And perhaps nowhere is this mor...

Jeremiah and Noah

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The story goes that after the destruction of the First Temple, the prophet Jeremiah found himself with a daunting task. He was told to bring the news to the Avot, the Patriarchs th...

Heavenly Court of Abraham

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The story we're about to delve into, found in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture of a heavenly court in turmoil. God, seemingly distant, and the angels, filled ...

The Binding of Isaac and Jacob

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We remember him most vividly, perhaps, from the Binding of Isaac, the Akeidah. A moment of ultimate faith, ultimate sacrifice averted at the last possible second. But what about th...