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4. Midrash: Making meaning
4. Midrash: Making meaning
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Nov 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Rabbis were not only interested in compiling and interpreting the Mishnah. In this episode, we look at some examples of Midrash, rabbinic interpretation of the Bible to derive both legal and narrative insights. We also hear how study of Midrash experienced a renaissance in the hands of modern scholars and ask if genuine Midrash can be found after the rabbinic period. Credits:Produced by Rabbi Tim BernardCover art: Rabbi Tim BernardTheme music: Stock media provided by u19_studios / Pond5
Released:
Nov 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (11)
1. Who Were the Rabbis?: What led to the emergence of the group of scholars and teachers we call the Rabbis? What motivated them and what did they value? The Rabbis looked to their forebear, Hillel, as an exemplar of religious leadership, and in this episode, we’ll look at... by The Evolution of Torah: Establishing Rabbinic Culture