Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets / And Other Old Testament Characters from Various Sources

S. Baring-Gould

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 410 pages

A collection of essays about legends and traditions attached to Old Testament patriarchs and prophets. S. Baring-Gould gathers Jewish, Islamic, and other sources, including Talmudic and Quranic motifs, tracing how these stories developed across different traditions. It will appeal to listeners interested in folklore, religious tradition, and comparative literature.

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