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The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3 by Louis Ginzberg is the third installment in a monumental collection that compiles and retells Jewish legends, folklore, and interpretations drawn from a vast range of rabbinical sources. In this volume, Ginzberg continues his exploration of the rich oral and written traditions that have shaped Jewish understanding of biblical events and figures. The series is notable for combining biblical stories with midrashic and Talmudic commentary, presenting a vivid tapestry of Jewish mythology and spirituality.Volume 3 specifically focuses on the narratives surrounding Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. Ginzberg meticulously reconstructs the legendary aspects of Moses' life, from his birth and early years to his leadership of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. He weaves together stories about the plagues of Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and the Israelites’ encounters with miraculous events and divine interventions during their 40 years in the desert.