Elie Wiesel's Great Figures of the Bible
By Beverly Schneider.
Academic Consultant, Rabbi Tsvi Blanchard

Elie Wiesel leads a fascinating exploration of the lives and lessons of key Biblical figures, drawing on his book Messengers of God: Biblical Portraits and Legends. The films go beyond the text of the Bible to examine midrashim—the stories that were created in response to the Biblical versions—and the relevance of these ancient accounts today.

Introduction
The Tradition of Midrash

Session 1: The Story of Temptation
Adam and Eve

Session 2: The First Murder
Cain and Abel

Session 3: Suffering and Sacrifice
Job

Session 4: About Fathers and Sons
Abraham and Isaac

Session 5: The Agony of Power
Moses

Session 6: Greatness and Passion
David

Course Leader Notes
Great Figures of the Bible