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When the Beginning Began: Stories about God, the Creatures, and Us

by Julius Lester

Other authors: Emily Lisker (Illustrator)

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A collection of traditional and original Jewish tales interpreting the Biblical story of the creation of the world.
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Stories from the Bible. Haunting images that provoke a yearning to get closer, contemplate, and to dream about God and beginnings.
  PAFM | Aug 19, 2020 |
A collection of Midrash and original stories about the beginning of the world told in Lester's voice. For some reason, I especially liked to explanation of why the sun is bigger than the moon. ( )
  raizel | Apr 26, 2020 |
A collection of traditional and original Jewish tales interpreting the Biblical story of the creation of the world. ( )
  STBA | Oct 16, 2007 |
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296.1Religions › Other Religions › Judaism › Jewish writings

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BS651.L365Philosophy, Psychology and Religion › The Bible › The Bible › Works about the Bible › Bible and science

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