The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1
The Legends of the Jews is Louis Ginzberg's large-scale retelling of the stories that Jewish tradition, in the Talmud, the Midrash and many later writings, wove around the figures of the Bible. This first volume, translated by Henrietta Szold and published in 1909, runs from the creation of the world to Jacob. It tells of the letters of the alphabet competing to begin creation, the creation and fall of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Enoch's ascent to heaven, the fallen angels, Noah and the flood, the Tower of Babel, Abraham's youth and his trials, Isaac, and the struggles of Jacob and Esau. Ginzberg weaves the scattered sources into a continuous narrative. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Louis Ginzberg can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 online?
Yes. The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 in the public domain?
Yes. The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Louis Ginzberg is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Henrietta Szold. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1?
About 8 h 27 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 The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1?
The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Louis Ginzberg is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
