
The Legends of the Jews - by Louis Ginzberg - TRANSLATED PROM THE GERMAN MANUSCRIPT BY PAUL RADIN - VOLUME III BIBLE TIMES AND CHARACTERS FROM THE EXODUS TO THE DEATH OF MOSES
PREFACE
MOSES IN THE WILDERNESS
THE LONG ROUTE
PHARAOH PURSUES THE HEBREWS
THE SEA DIVIDED
THE PASSAGE THROUGH THE RED SEA
THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EGYPTIANS
THE SONG AT THE SEA
THE AWFUL DESERT
In this richly compiled collection, the ancient stories that grew up around the Exodus and Moses are gathered into a vivid narrative. Listeners will hear how the desert wanderings, the miracle of manna, and the dramatic crossing of the Red Sea are woven with symbolic meaning that shaped Jewish tradition. The volume also explores the formation of foundational rites such as the Sabbath, the tabernacle, and the first covenant on Sinai.
Through engaging retellings, the text portrays Moses not merely as a lawgiver but as a charismatic leader whose encounters with angels, elders, and even rebellious peers illustrate the human side of prophecy. Episodes like the golden calf, the rebellion of Korah, and the bittersweet departure of Aaron are presented with the depth of folklore and moral reflection. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of how legend and history intertwine to give enduring shape to a people’s identity.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (800K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2001-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1953
A towering scholar of rabbinic literature, he brought centuries of Jewish legend and learning together in books that still shape how readers encounter the tradition. His work joined deep traditional study with modern scholarship in a way that influenced generations of students and rabbis.
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