Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets
And Other Old Testament Characters from Various Sources
Sabine Baring-Gould, the English clergyman, novelist and collector of folklore, gathered in this book the legends that grew up around the figures of the Old Testament. Drawing on the Talmud and rabbinic writings, Muslim traditions and the Koran, the apocryphal books and the Church Fathers, he retells stories of the fall of the angels, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Enoch, the giants, Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel, Abraham, Moses and later prophets and kings, with prophets of the Arab tradition such as Saleh beside them. He compares versions from many sources and notes parallels in other mythologies. It is a curious and entertaining compendium. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets in the public domain?
Yes. Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets by S. Baring-Gould is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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About 9 h 58 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets?
Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets by S. Baring-Gould is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
