| Author |
Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
| Title |
Legends of Old Testament characters, from the Talmud and other sources
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| Original Publication |
London: Macmillan and Co., 1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Legends of Old Testament Characters" by Rev. S. Baring-Gould is a collection of narratives derived from Jewish traditions, the Talmud, and other historical sources, written in the late 19th century. The book compiles various legends associated with key figures in the Old Testament, exploring their backgrounds, stories, and the cultural contexts in which they developed. The text aims to provide deeper insights into these biblical characters by presenting legendary accounts that are often omitted from canonical scriptures. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by discussing the plethora of legends surrounding Old Testament figures, emphasizing that the collection is not exhaustive but focuses on particularly interesting tales. The opening draw attention to the fall of the angels, introducing the concept of free will among angels and detailing the rebellion of Satan (Sammael). The narrative highlights key themes, such as God’s creation of man and the ensuing dynamics of power, obedience, and the introduction of sin into the world, ultimately leading to the creation of Adam. Thus, the beginning serves to weave together traditional lore with foundational biblical events, setting up a broader exploration of the characters and events to come in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Jewish legends
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| Subject |
Bible. Old Testament -- Legends
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72268 |
| Release Date |
Nov 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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