Project Gutenberg 2015-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 266 Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) 1834 1924 Baring-Gould, Sabine Gould, Sabine Baring Gould, S. Baring Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets And Other Old Testament Characters from Various Sources Produced by Chris Curnow, Shirley McAleer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of myths and stories that delve into the lives and legends of key Old Testament figures, likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation draws upon a variety of sources, including Talmudic traditions and apocryphal texts, to explore the rich tapestry of narratives surrounding biblical personalities from Adam to Joshua. The book aims to illuminate the lesser-known aspects of these figures' lives, suggesting that their stories are steeped in myriad interpretations and cultural layers. The opening of the text sets the stage for the exploration of angelic and human origins, beginning with the fall of the angels, illustrating their rebellion against God, and leading into the subsequent creation of man. It recounts how God made Adam from earth and breathed life into him, emphasizing Adam's initial greatness and later, his downfalls, such as the temptation by Eblis (Satan) and the ultimate disobedience alongside Eve. This portion combines traditional biblical accounts with various interpretations, providing insights into the complexities of creation, temptation, and the enduring consequences of human choices. Through this foundational narrative, the reader is introduced to the themes of faith, rebellion, and redemption that resonate throughout the whole book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bible. Old Testament -- Legends BS Text Browsing: History - Religious Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Religion/Spirituality 1097890 2025-06-19T14:03:26.975290 text/html 1090199 2024-10-24T17:17:21 text/html 582640 2025-06-19T14:03:46.297183 application/epub+zip 597592 2025-06-19T14:03:31.235336 application/epub+zip 466776 2025-06-19T14:03:28.968345 application/epub+zip 894855 2025-06-19T14:03:56.805139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 805901 2025-06-19T14:03:43.897228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 685245 2022-09-22T06:35:04.769528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 875054 2025-06-19T14:03:24.106364 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 855279 2024-10-24T17:17:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16784 2025-06-19T14:03:56.982135 application/rdf+xml 21655 2025-06-19T14:03:29.565266 image/jpeg 2487 2025-06-19T14:03:29.453317 image/jpeg 550071 2025-06-19T14:03:27.087296 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia