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Enoch, as we find in Legends of the Jews, wasn't just any guy. He lived in a time when, according to Rabbi Ishmael (as told by Enoch himself!), humanity had really messed things up...
But not just any book. According to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, this was a sapphire book, encased in gold! Think of the bling! More im...
We all know the story: the flood, the animals two-by-two… but imagine the sheer logistics! It wasn't just about getting them all on board. It was about keeping them alive, and well...
And according to tradition, the land wasn't exactly empty when Jacob's sons were destined to inherit it. No, no. It was provisionally granted to a whole host of Canaanite nations: ...
It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for humanity. In fact, according to the Legends of the Jews, things got complicated pretty quickly. Even while Noah was still alive, a new world or...
It’s a terrifying place to be. But sometimes, in those moments of absolute solitude, something miraculous can happen. Let's turn to the tale of Abraham, long before he was the Abra...
But think about it: tradition tells us there were only ten generations between Noah and Abraham. Ten! And according to rabbinic thought, the actions—or rather, inactions—of those g...
That's exactly what happened in the story of Abraham's birth. According to Legends of the Jews, Terah, Abraham’s father, married Emtelai, the daughter of Karnabo. A simple enough b...
It all starts with Terah, Abraham's father. He marries Abraham's mother, and soon enough, she’s pregnant. But something’s… off. After just three months, she looks like she's about ...
