Midrash

Midrash, a mode of biblical interpretation prominent in the Talmudic literature. The term is also used to refer to a separate body of commentaries on Scripture that use this interpretative mode. See Talmud and Midrash.

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Article Title: Midrash

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Date Published: 06 February 2025

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Access Date: February 22, 2025