The Legends of the Jews
The Legends of the Jews

Author: Louis Ginzberg

Publisher: Taylor & Francis US

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780801858918

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The first books of the Bible describe powerfully but briefly the creation, the first generations of humanity, and the early history of the Jews. In addition to their power to inspire thought and worship, they inspired imagination. Much of the richness of Jewish belief and wisdom comes from the many legends that answered questions raised by the silences of the Bible. From the second to the fourteenth centuries, the Talmud, Midrash, and their Targums incorporated apocryphal views of Biblical persons and events to help explain scripture. Other legends found their way into the Kabbalah, into Biblical commentaries, and into Christian literature.

The Spell Thief
The Spell Thief

Author: Tom Percival

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2016-02-11

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1447292103

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Jack (of the beanstalk fame) and his magical talking chicken, Betsy, have always been great at making new friends. But when Jack spots Anansi, the new kid in town, talking to a troll in the Deep Dark Woods, everything changes. Everyone knows that trolls mean trouble, and Jack will do anything to prove to the rest of his friends that Anansi is a troll spy. Even if that means using stolen magic! The Spell Thief is the first book in this brilliant new highly-illustrated series by Tom Percival, featuring all the fairy-tale characters you know and love having brand-new adventures!

The Legends Of The Jews Vol. 2
The Legends Of The Jews Vol. 2

Author: Louis Ginzberg

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9359327654

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Louis Ginzberg's "The Legends of the Jews — Vol. 2" is a thorough and influential study. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. Because the title character is so indulgent, readers are forced to keep reading to find out what happens next. This historical book is a wonderful compilation of concepts that have been condensed into a single draft for readers of all ages to read. This multi-volume series contains a plethora of Jewish folklore, myths, and stories spanning the centuries from the beginning of recorded history to the conclusion of the biblical era. Vol. 2, "Bible Times and Characters from Creation to Jacob," goes into the oldest stories in the Hebrew Bible. This edition of "The Legends of the Jews — Vol. 2" is both current and legible, with an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset copy. Ginzberg meticulously weaves together a diverse range of materials, including Talmudic and Midrashic literature, to recreate and build on Old Testament episodes. His literature provides readers with a strong understanding of the cultural and religious roots of Jewish traditions, as well as insights into the moral, ethical, and theological components of these stories.

John, the Son of Zebedee
John, the Son of Zebedee

Author: R. Alan Culpepper

Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780872499621

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One of the most important sources of information about the development of Johannine legends as well as one of the most successful efforts to overcome barriers that have traditionally separated New Testament exegesis from the study of church history.

Great Irish Legends for Children
Great Irish Legends for Children

Author: Yvonne Carroll

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2005-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781589803459

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An illustrated collection of traditional Irish tales, including "The King with Donkey Ears" and "The Brown Bull of Cooley."

The Legend of Sleeping Bear
The Legend of Sleeping Bear

Author: Kathy-jo Wargin

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2013-08-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1627531793

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It started with a mother's love... Fleeing from a forest fire, a mother bear urges her two cubs into the watery shelter of a vast body of water. Though it will be difficult, she knows if they can swim across to the opposite shore, they will be safe. With calls of encouragement and steadfast love, Mother Bear guides her cubs across the great lake, Lake Michigan. And the story of what happens once Mother Bear reaches the far shore becomes the legend behind the natural wonder known as Sleeping Bear Dune. In 1998 writer Kathy-jo Wargin and nature artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen combined their talents to bring The Legend of Sleeping Bear to life. Published to wide acclaim, the book was soon named the Official Children's Book of Michigan.

The Children's Book of Myths and Legends
The Children's Book of Myths and Legends

Author: Ronne Randall

Publisher: Armadillo Music

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843228196

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Extraordinary stories from many different cultures, filled with adventure, magic and mystery; for 8-12 years.

Star Wars - Darth Maul
Star Wars - Darth Maul

Author: Jeremy Barlow

Publisher:

Published: 2014-10-17

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781783295166

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Getting cut in hald by Obi-Wan Kenobi and being rejected by his former Sith master Darth Sidious isn't going to defeat Darth Maul. In fact, it only makes him mad enough to take on the galaxy - with an army of Mandalorians After forming the Shadow Collective - a criminal organization composed of the galaxy's wretched hive of scum and villainy - Maul wages war against Darth Sidious and his generals, Count Dooku and General Grievous

When the Legends Die
When the Legends Die

Author: Hal Borland

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1453232346

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A young Native American raised in the forest is suddenly thrust into the modern world, in this novel by the author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. Thomas Black Bull’s parents forsook the life of a modern reservation and took to ancient paths in the woods, teaching their young son the stories and customs of his ancestors. But Tom’s life changes forever when he loses his father in a tragic accident and his mother dies shortly afterward. When Tom is discovered alone in the forest with only a bear cub as a companion, life becomes difficult. Soon, well-meaning teachers endeavor to reform him, a rodeo attempts to turn him into an act, and nearly everyone he meets tries to take control of his life. Powerful and timeless, When the Legends Die is a captivating story of one boy learning to live in harmony with both civilization and wilderness.