Legends of Old Testament Characters from the Talmud and Other Sources is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould and first published in 1871. The book is a collection of stories and legends about characters from the Old Testament, as told in the Talmud and other Jewish sources.The book includes stories about Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers, Moses and the Israelites, and many others. Each chapter focuses on a different character and ...
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Legends of Old Testament Characters from the Talmud and Other Sources is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould and first published in 1871. The book is a collection of stories and legends about characters from the Old Testament, as told in the Talmud and other Jewish sources.The book includes stories about Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers, Moses and the Israelites, and many others. Each chapter focuses on a different character and provides a detailed retelling of their story, along with additional legends and folklore associated with them.The book also includes commentary and analysis by Baring-Gould, who was a prominent scholar of folklore and mythology. He provides historical context for the stories and discusses their significance in Jewish tradition and culture.Overall, Legends of Old Testament Characters from the Talmud and Other Sources is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the stories and characters of the Old Testament. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish folklore, mythology, or religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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