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Mikeitz and the Miracles of Hanukkah: A Study of Metaphors and Interpretations

JL;DR SUMMARY David H. Schwartz explores the metaphorical parallels between the stories of Joseph and Hanukkah, prompting a deeper understanding of Hanukkah's core theological themes. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HanukkahJosephMaccabeesFestival Of LightsMiraclesOilMetaphorMilitary VictoryTheological ThemesWinter Solstice

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Israel
"military victory was national, geopolitical, macro in scope, visible to all of the inhabitants of the region, the oil miracle, for all its greatness, was a micro event, a ritual-focused miracle whose scope was confined to within the walls of the Temple. Second, while the miracle on the battlefield presumably had far-reaching political and social consequences for much of the Jewish population of Israel, the direct impact of the oil miracle was arguably limited and minor."
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Consequences for much of the Jewish population of Israel, the direct impact of the oil miracle was arguably limited and minor. Third, only the oil miracle was undeniably supernatural i.e., miraculous whereas ascribing the military victory to the hand of God is likely a matter of judgment and faith."

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