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Basics of Judaism

Heaven and Hell

Abraham's Bosom

What is "Abraham's bosom"?

"Abraham's bosom" is a metaphor for "heaven". The term is used by Josephus (Discourse concerning Hades), and can also be found in the Talmud (Kiddushin 72b).

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