The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3

audiobook

The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3

by Louis Ginzberg

EN·~13 hours·134 chapters

Chapters

134 total
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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

0:14
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PREFACE

5:40
3

MOSES IN THE WILDERNESS

0:01
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THE LONG ROUTE

8:10
5

PHARAOH PURSUES THE HEBREWS

14:39
6

THE SEA DIVIDED

5:26
7

THE PASSAGE THROUGH THE RED SEA

7:13
8

THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EGYPTIANS

10:21
9

THE SONG AT THE SEA

8:24
10

THE AWFUL DESERT

9:07

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (800K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2001-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Louis Ginzberg

Louis Ginzberg

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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