Prophecy

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

Isaiah and Creation of Jerusalem

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The Pesikta DeRav Kahana, a collection of Midrashic teachings, offers a glimpse into this radical transformation. It all starts with a verse from Isaiah: "For, like the earth, whic...

Heavenly Court and Wisdom

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It’s a question that gets right to the heart of justice, mercy, and the very nature of repentance. Psalm 25:8 tells us, "Good and upright is Ad-nai; therefore He shows sinners the ...

Abraham: Shem and the Ark

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and sometimes enigmatic text, sheds light on this very question. It tells us that the sun marks the days, and the moon the nights, their cycle...

Jonah and the Great Fish of Jerusalem

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We all know the story of Jonah and the whale. But have you ever stopped to wonder why he ran away in the first place? It's not just simple disobedience. According to Pirkei DeRabbi...

Elijah and Creation of Prophet

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Jewish tradition grapples with this very idea, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of choosing the right way forward. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a remarkable work of ...

Kingdom of David of Jerusalem

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Our tradition explores this feeling in a powerful way, connecting it to the very land we inhabit. Let's look into it. The text we're diving into comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, ...

Birth of Josiah

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Rabbi Nathaniel tells us something remarkable: 300 years before Josiah was even born, his name was already being mentioned! The proof text? 1 Kings 13:2: "Behold, a child shall be ...

Abimelech Among the Heavenly Host

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That's exactly what happened to Abimelech. We find this story tucked away in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic work of Jewish literature. In chapter 26, ...

Abraham in Heaven and Michael

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Our story starts with Abraham. Remember when he learns that his nephew Lot has been captured? Genesis 14:13 tells us, "And there came one who had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew...