Publisher's Synopsis
The Legends of the Jews is a four-volume collection of Jewish stories and folklore compiled and written by Louis Ginzberg. Volume 4 of the series covers the stories and legends surrounding the lives of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, as well as the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness and their eventual arrival in the Promised Land. The book also includes stories about the prophets and the kings of Israel, as well as tales of the Babylonian exile and the eventual return to Jerusalem. The Legends of the Jews is a comprehensive and fascinating look into the rich tradition of Jewish folklore and mythology, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture.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.
