{"product_id":"jewish-legends-of-the-patriarchs-ancient-jewish-writers-9781804217764","title":"Jewish Legends of the Patriarchs \u0026 Prophets: Rediscover Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and More Through Ancient Hebrew Lore (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the familiar Bible stories of Adam, Noah, and Moses were enriched by centuries of imaginative detail-adding depth and color to their heroic legacies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter a world of midrash and apocrypha, adapted into accessible language. The Book of Jasher reimagines patriarchal sagas, the Ladder of Jacob envisions heaven-touching journeys, and Joseph and Asenath highlights a royal love story. Lives of the Prophets, Sefer Yetzirah, and other works offer striking expansions, revealing the creative spirit of Jewish tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Texts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook of Jasher\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extended tales of Creation, the Flood, and the Exodus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLadder of Jacob \u0026amp; Joseph and Asenath\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mystical dreamscapes and romantic conversions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLives of the Prophets\u003c\/strong\u003e - Profiling each prophet's deeds, wonders, and conclusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation)\u003c\/strong\u003e - A foundational Kabbalistic text explaining cosmic formation via letters and numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover Inside: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidrashic Embellishments\u003c\/strong\u003e - Larger-than-life feats, dialogues, and moral insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Jewish Mysticism\u003c\/strong\u003e - A glimpse at the interplay of divine letters and cosmic forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeroic Virtues \u0026amp; Human Foibles\u003c\/strong\u003e - Portraits that blend realism and piety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridging Bible \u0026amp; Folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e - How these texts shaped communities' spiritual imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevel in the legendary expansions that once illuminated synagogue and study hall. Let these stories offer newfound appreciation for biblical heroes and God's unfolding plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ancient Jewish Writers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 180421776X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781804217764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Ancient Jewish Writers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48440592138495,"sku":"9781804217764","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13ec6f28-0458-4f77-bdf1-810d3fc477c5.jpg?v=1777183474","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jewish-legends-of-the-patriarchs-ancient-jewish-writers-9781804217764","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}