Tales and Maxims from the Midrash


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Samuel Rapaport's 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' is a collection of insightful stories and moral teachings from Jewish scripture. Written in a narrative style that draws readers in with vivid imagery and engaging dialogue, the book explores the deeper meanings found within the Midrash, a body of rabbinic literature that interprets and expands on the teachings of the Hebrew Bible. Through these tales and maxims, Rapaport provides readers with a unique perspective on ancient Jewish wisdom and ethics, offering valuable lessons that are still relevant today. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish literature, ethics, or religious studies. Samuel Rapaport, a respected scholar and theologian, has dedicated his life to studying and teaching Jewish texts. His expertise in the Midrash is evident in 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash', as he carefully selects and interprets passages to provide readers with a deeper understanding of this rich tradition. Rapaport's passion for preserving and sharing the wisdom of the Midrash shines through in this thought-provoking collection. I highly recommend 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' to anyone seeking to explore the depths of Jewish wisdom and ethical teachings. Samuel Rapaport's insightful commentary and engaging storytelling make this book a valuable addition to any library.




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


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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.




Tales and Maxims from the Midrash


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Midrash is biblical exegesis by ancient Judaic authorities, using a mode of interpretation prominent in the Talmud. The word itself means "textual interpretation", or "study". The Midrash collects background and supplementary material on the Hebrew Bible and interprets Scripture in that manner. It contains early interpretations and commentaries on the Written Torah and Oral Torah and forms a running commentary on specific passages in the Hebrew Scripture (Tanakh)._x000D_ Tales and Maxims from the Midrash:_x000D_ Alexander of Macedon_x000D_ Demons_x000D_ Ashmedai, The King Of Demons_x000D_ Messiah_x000D_ Genesis Rabba_x000D_ Exodus Rabba_x000D_ Leviticus Rabba_x000D_ Numbers Rabba_x000D_ Deuteronomy Rabba_x000D_ Midrash Ruth_x000D_ Midrash Song of Songs_x000D_ Midrash Ecclesiastes_x000D_ Midrash Lamentations_x000D_ Midrash Esther_x000D_ Midrash Psalms_x000D_ Midrash Proverbs_x000D_ Midrash Samuel_x000D_ Midrash Tanchumah Or Yelamdinu




Torah


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Torah presents the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses. The Torah starts from the beginning of God's creating the world, through the beginnings of the people of Israel, their descent into Egypt, and the giving of the Torah at biblical Mount Sinai. It ends with the death of Moses, just before the people of Israel cross to the promised land of Canaan. Interspersed in the narrative are the specific teachings given explicitly or implicitly embedded in the narrative. In Hebrew, the five books of the Torah are identified by the incipits in each book; and the common English names for the books are derived from the Greek Septuagint and reflect the essential theme of each book:_x000D_ Bəreshit —Genesis, meaning "Creation"_x000D_ Shəmot —Exodus, meaning "Exit"_x000D_ Vayikra —Leviticus, meaning "Relating to the Levites"_x000D_ Bəmidbar —Numbers_x000D_ Dəvarim —Deuteronomy, meaning "Second-Law"




The Torah


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Torah presents the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, also known as Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses. The Torah starts from the beginning of God's creating the world, through the beginnings of the people of Israel, their descent into Egypt, and the giving of the Torah at biblical Mount Sinai. It ends with the death of Moses, just before the people of Israel cross to the promised land of Canaan. Interspersed in the narrative are the specific teachings given explicitly or implicitly embedded in the narrative. In Hebrew, the five books of the Torah are identified by the incipits in each book; and the common English names for the books are derived from the Greek Septuagint and reflect the essential theme of each book: Bəreshit —Genesis, meaning "Creation" Shəmot —Exodus, meaning "Exit" Vayikra —Leviticus, meaning "Relating to the Levites" Bəmidbar —Numbers Dəvarim —Deuteronomy, meaning "Second-Law"




Unlocking the Torah Text: Bereishit


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An In-Depth Journey Into the Weekly Parsha.




An Introduction to the New Testament, Second Edition


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Studying the New Testament requires a determination to encounter this collection of writings on its own terms. This classic introduction by Charles B. Puskas, revised with C. Michael Robbins, provides helpful guidance. Since the publication of the first edition, which was in print for twenty years, a host of new and diverse cultural, historical, social-scientific, socio-rhetorical, narrative, textual, and contextual studies has been examined. Attentive also to the positive reviews of the first edition, the authors retain the original tripartite arrangement on 1) the world of the New Testament, 2) interpreting the New Testament, and 3) Jesus and early Christianity. This volume supplies readers with pertinent primary and secondary material. The new edition carries on a genuine effort to be nonsectarian, and although it is more of a critical introduction than a general survey, it is recommended to midlevel college and seminary students and to anyone who wants to be better informed about the New Testament.




Tales and Maxims from the Midrash (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Tales and Maxims From the Midrash Just as the Written Law given by Moses emanates from God, whilst He Himself only proclaimed the first two commandments of the Decalogue, owing to the Israelites being too terrified to hear God's voice (deut. 20. And the whole Of the Torah was then conveyed to Israel by Moses, so he likewise received the Oral law, which he was not allowed to commit to writing. This Oral law had to be taught by word of mouth side by side with the Written law, and thus the former became an unfolding and sequel to the latter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention


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Part of the authoritative Oxford Textbooks in Psychiatry series, the new edition of the Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention remains a key text in the field of suicidology, fully updated with new chapters devoted to major psychiatric disorders and their relation to suicide.