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Authors: Michael Katz, Gershon Schwartz, Gershon Schwartz
ISBN-13: 9780827607309, ISBN-10: 082760730X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Date Published: June 2002
Edition: New Edition

Author Biography: Michael Katz

Book Synopsis

Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz explore the fascinating body of Jewish literature called Midrash—creative interpretations of the Bible that are designed to reveal hidden or deeper meaning in Scripture. Each of the over 50 midrashim sit next to its corresponding biblical text so that readers can compare them, along with commentary on the times and insights of the Rabbis who wrote each midrash. Readers are given guidance for answering, What does this text mean to me?

	Acknowledgments
	Prologue	3
	Genesis	27
	Exodus	85
	Leviticus	141
	Numbers	155
	Deuteronomy	185
	Is There Still Midrash Today?	209
	The Torah Can Be Interpreted through Thirteen Guidelines	213
	Epilogue	215
	Glossary	219
	Texts for Further Study	223
	Generational Chart of Rabbis Cited in This Book	227
	Index of Entries According to Weekly Torah Portions	233
	General Index	237

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