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Jewish Tales and Legends
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025399973
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Jewish Tales and Legends is a captivating collection of traditional stories, parables, and folkloric narratives that have shaped the spiritual and cultural landscape of the Jewish people. Compiled by Mendel G. Glenn, this work serves as a vital bridge to the rich oral and written traditions found within the Talmud, Midrash, and historical Jewish lore. Each tale is selected for its profound moral insights, wit, and ability to convey the enduring values of faith, wisdom, and resilience.
The collection explores a wide array of themes, from the miraculous deeds of ancient sages to the humble lives of ordinary individuals guided by divine providence. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the mystical meets the mundane, offering a window into the ethical philosophy and imaginative power of Hebrew tradition. These stories are living testimonies to a heritage that emphasizes justice, compassion, and the pursuit of truth through the power of narrative.
Whether for personal reflection, educational study, or as a means of preserving cultural heritage, Jewish Tales and Legends remains an essential resource. Its narratives continue to inspire and entertain, making it a timeless addition to any library of world folklore and religious literature.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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