Publisher's Synopsis
The Legends of the Jews V4 is a comprehensive and fascinating collection of Jewish folklore and mythology, compiled and edited by Louis Ginzberg. This fourth volume covers the stories and legends surrounding the biblical figures of Moses, Aaron, Joshua, and the Judges, as well as the stories of Ruth, Samuel, and Saul. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific themes, such as the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and the conquest of Canaan. The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including the Talmud, Midrash, and other traditional Jewish texts, and are retold in an engaging and accessible style that will appeal to readers of all ages. The Legends of the Jews V4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish folklore and mythology, as well as for scholars and students of religion and mythology.The battle took place on a Friday. Joshua knew it would pain the people deeply to be compelled to desecrate the holy Sabbath day. Besides, he noticed that the heathen were using sorcery to make the heavenly hosts intercede for them in the fight against the Israelites. He, therefore, pronounced the Name of the Lord, and the sun, moon and stars stood still.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.
