Elijah the Prophet

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Cultural History
Folklore
History of Religion
Jewish Studies
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Oral History
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or Eliyohu hanovi, was the most popular biblical figure in Jewish folklore in Eastern Europe. The oral traditions of late antiquity established the narrative foundation upon which his image would develop; his name also occurs in proverbs and songs. Elijah is said to make an invisible appearance during the Passover Seder, when a special cup of wine is poured in his honor, and at circumcision ceremonies, when a special chair is reserved for him.

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2008-01-01
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