Prophecy

2,755 texts · Page 222 of 307

Explore 2,755 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prophecy, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Complaint of Job and Sacrifice

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The ancient rabbis wrestled with these questions too. And Psalm 4:6, "Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord," became a launching pad for some profound insights. ...

Levi and the Messiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a very human feeling. And it's a feeling that our Sages grappled with too. This idea is beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in relation to the verse, "You h...

Jeremiah Before the Altar

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s almost as if our souls crave that sense of resolution, that promise of a better future. It turns out, this isn't just a modern storytelling trope. It's deeply embedded in Jewi...

Angels Attend to Moses and Nahaliel

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The ancient rabbis certainly thought so. And they found echoes of this idea even in the seemingly simple words of the Psalms. Specifically, in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rab...

David: World to Come

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Ever find yourself reading the Psalms and wondering, "What's really going on here?" We do too! to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...

Righteousness in Heaven

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a question that’s echoed through the ages, and one that our tradition wrestles with beautifully. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psal...

Ishmael at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, that grapples with this very issue. The midrash (interpretive storytelling) s...

Doeg in Heaven

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The Book of Psalms certainly does. And the Midrash, the ancient rabbinic commentaries, dives deep into these very questions. Today, we're looking at Midrash Tehillim 5, a fascinati...

Abraham and Creation and the Crown

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful contrast to this feeling. It tells us that while worldly gifts can be lost, the...