Shalom. Midrash is quoted everywhere in Jewish sources, from Bible commentary to Jewish philosophy. Educators, students and scholars refer to Midrash often, yet it remains little understood.
Even those familiar with midrashic sources may have difficulty defining exactly what Midrash is or understanding the connection between a particular Midrash and the biblical text it discusses. Readers may also find certain midrashic sources disturbingly implausible, such as the talmudic description of the angel Gavriel affixing a tail to Queen Vashti (Megilah 12b). Are such accounts meant to be taken literally? If not, what are we to make of them? Learning to Read Midrash provides a systematic approach to Midrash study, addressing much of the confusion that attends this vital body of Torah knowledge. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Learning to Read Midrash defines what Midrash is, and explains h ow to approach it. Guided readings of midrashim provide the reader with models for interpreting a wide range of midrashic texts. Simi Peters, the author of Learning to Read Midrash, has been teaching Bible and Midrash in Jerusalem for many years. Her approach offers readers access to the fascinating world of midrashic teachings. Details: Hardcover, 310 pages, ISBN 965-7108-57-8 Suggested retail price: $26.95 (110 NIS in Israel) Learning to Read Midrash will soon be available around the world in fine bookstores selling Jewish interest books. We are happy to offer a 10-20% discount and reduced mailing costs (free mailing to any address in Israel) on all books ordered from our website. All major credit cards are welcome. For further information please visit our secure website at: www.UrimPublications.com Sincerely, Tzvi Mauer Publisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.UrimPublications.com Urim Publications 9 HaUman Street, 2nd floor, P.O. Box 52287, Jerusalem 91521 tel: 972-2-679-7633, fax: 972-2-679-7634 Lambda Publishers 3709 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 tel: 718-972-5449, fax: 718-972-6307 * If you would like to join our New Releases email list (sent out appoximately once a month), simply send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . You may unsubscribe at any time from this list. Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
