The most famous one was made in the sixteenth century by Rabbi Judah Loew of Prague.
In some Tamludic sources, Adam was created as one of these. In a Michael Chabon novel, one of these is smuggled from under the noses of the Nazis in a suit made for a giant. The most famous one was made in the sixteenth century by Rabbi Judah Loew of Prague. Made of mud or clay and brought to life by inscribing the name of god on it, FTP, identify this being of Jewish folklore, created in times of danger to protect the Jews.
In some Tamludic sources, Adam was created as one of these. In a Michael Chabon novel, one of these is smuggled from under the noses of the Nazis in a suit made for a giant.
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