Tales and Maxims from the Midrash (Commentaries on the Written & Oral Torah) (eBook)

Exploring Jewish Wisdom and Folklore in the Midrash

Samuel Rapaport (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
203 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778649-8 (EAN)

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Samuel Rapaport's 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' is a fascinating collection of commentaries on the Written and Oral Torah, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Jewish teachings and traditions. Rapaport's literary style is highly engaging, incorporating both storytelling and moral lessons to convey the rich wisdom found in the Midrash. The book immerses the reader in a world of ancient Jewish folklore and religious insights, making it a valuable resource for scholars and laypeople alike seeking to deepen their knowledge of Judaism. Rapaport's inclusion of various perspectives and interpretations adds depth to each tale, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of Jewish thought and belief. This book serves as a bridge between ancient texts and contemporary understandings of Jewish faith and practice, offering a unique blend of scholarship and storytelling. Readers interested in exploring the wisdom of the Midrash will find 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' to be an enlightening and enriching read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Übersetzer: Samuel Rapaport
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Judentum
• Schlagworte: ancient interpretations • biblical commentary • commentaries • C. S. Lewis • Escaping from Eden • Hebrew literature • Hebrew Scripture • It's All The Same To Me • Jewish Folklore • Jewish Literature • Jewish oral tradition • Jewish philosophy • Jewish wisdom • Judaic folklore • man's search for meaning • Midrash • Midrashic tales • Mysteries of the Messiah • Rabbinic commentaries • Rabbinic tales • Sacred text analysis • Talmudic teachings • Talmudic tradition • The Bible • The Book of Secret Wisdom • The Books of Enoch • The Sabbath • Torah • Torah exegesis • You'll Get Through This