Learning to Read Midrash
| Author | : Simi Peters |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004699943 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Learning to Read Midrash by : Simi Peters
Download or read book Learning to Read Midrash written by Simi Peters and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a systematic approach to the study of midrash, each of the readings presented in this book attempts to reconstruct the reasoning behind midrashic commentary on biblical narrative. The goal of the book is to convey a sensitivity to the language and meanings of the Tanakh, and to develop a reverent appreciation for the language and teachings of the Jewish sages.