Righteousness in Jewish Mythology

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Myths, legends, and mystical writings about Righteousness from across Jewish tradition.
Myth 5 min

Zechariah's Two Staves Stood for Gentle and Harsh Study Halls

Zechariah's two staves named Amiable and Destroyer became two tempers of study. David learned how deep God's righteousness runs when judged.

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Myth 5 min

Noah Stood Alone Righteous as His Generation Swelled

The market had gained a whole street since the last dry season and nobody in it was hungry. That was the mercy that runs ahead of a judgment.

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Myth 6 min

They Made a Covenant With Death and Chose a Man to Break

They toasted the shortness of life, named strength their only law, and staked a wager on whether God would come for the one man they broke.

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