"The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2" by Louis Ginzberg is a compilation of Jewish tales inspired by the Bible, likely from the early 1900s. This book spotlights famous people and moments from scriptures, especially the time from Joseph's story to the Exodus. It weaves a grand story of myths, lessons about right and wrong, and religious thoughts, digging into ideas like family troubles, being double-crossed, and destiny guided by a higher power. Early on, the story zooms in on Joseph, Jacob's favorite, and the bitterness of his brothers who sell him off. It shows Joseph’s hard times, such as his service in Potiphar's house and the advances from Potiphar's wife, which lead to him being locked up. This start captures the characters' struggles with tough moral choices and how divine acts change their lives. Later, the focus is on Joseph's strength and loyalty, setting the groundwork for an even bigger story about being saved and God's plans for the people of Israel through time.
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 2
By Louis Ginzberg
From betrayal to triumph in ancient lands, a favored son's journey reveals jealousy, resilience, and the unseen hand of destiny writing a people's history.
Summary
About the AuthorLouis Ginzberg was a Russian-born American rabbi and Talmudic scholar of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, contributing editor to numerous articles of The Jewish Encyclopedia (1906), and leading figure in the Conservative movement of Judaism during the early 20th century.
Louis Ginzberg was a Russian-born American rabbi and Talmudic scholar of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, contributing editor to numerous articles of The Jewish Encyclopedia (1906), and leading figure in the Conservative movement of Judaism during the early 20th century.
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