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.

Elijah's Transgression and the Altar

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That’s the kind of pressure Elijah was under. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Elijah needed to rebuild an altar, dig a trench, and get everything ready in...

Angel: Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

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The prophet Elijah knew. And according to tradition, the events leading up to that moment, and even his ascent to heaven, hold profound meaning for us all. The story goes that befo...

Teachings of Elijah

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It's a story featuring none other than the prophet Elijah, that fiery figure who pops up throughout Jewish lore. We often think of Elijah helping scholars. Like saving those strugg...

Righteousness of Elijah

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Let me tell you a story about the prophet Elijah and a man whose life was turned upside down, not once, but three times. This man, you see, was incredibly poor, but also deeply pio...

Prophecy of Elijah and Anan

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Jewish tradition is full of stories that explore this very idea, often through the lens of interactions with figures like Elijah the Prophet, a recurring character known for his un...

Elijah in Battle and Joseph

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That's the story we hear about certain exceptional disciples, men who delved deep into the mystical heart of Judaism. We learn that after a disciple had thoroughly absorbed these m...

Elijah and the Heavenly Realms of Messiah

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That, my friends, is the sound of Elijah heralding the arrival of the Messiah. What does that sound do, though? According to the Legends of the Jews, retold by Ginzberg, it's not j...

Covenant of Elisha and Elijah

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That’s exactly what happened to Elisha, the devoted disciple of the fiery prophet Elijah. You see, Elijah had promised Elisha a "double portion" of his spirit. And according to Leg...

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. ...