Who is Elijah the Prophet?

PINCHUS Who is Elijah the Prophet? As we read in the Torah episode of Pinchus, our sages tell us Pinchus and Elijah are synonymous with one another and the same person. Elijah we are told lives for eternity, why would Pinchus merit this great gift? And why would Elijah be the one to answer the unanswered debates in the Talmud? As we explore their mysterious lives, we come to a better understanding of their accomplishments, as well as the reward given to them.