Midrash Rabbah (10 Vol. Set) [Hardcover]

Ph.D. (Author), B.A. (Author), Rabbi Dr. H. Freedman (Author), Maurice Simon (Editor), H. Freedman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0900689382 | ISBN-13: 978-0900689383 | Publication Date: December 1, 1992 0

The definitive English translation of Midrash Rabbah

Midrash Rabbah, one of the monumental productions of Rabbinic literature, is the most striking testimony to the joy and reverence with which the Jews have cherished the Bible. It is an essential commentary on the Torah, containing a treasury of homiletic, ethical, and moral interpretations of the Scriptures as expounded by the Rabbis during Talmudic times.

The Midrash represents, in a unique form, the essence of Judaism, its ethical standards, and its insight into the human heart. It spans the gamut of human knowledge, with passages about astronomy, medicine, metaphysics, and much more. For centuries the Midrash has been the staple that nourishes the Jewish imagination. Jews have always sought and found comfort and inspiration in the Midrash by understanding Biblical history in the light of their own experiences.

The modern reader will find much in the Midrash that is both fascinating and inspiring. This elegant ten-volume set includes the complete English translation of Midrash Rabbah on the Five Books of the Torah and on the Five Megilloth.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 4435 pages
• Publisher: Soncino Pr Ltd (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0900689382
• ISBN-13: 978-0900689383
• Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 9.8 x 7.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,064,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rabbinic insight Scriptures, December 15, 2009

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I am a Christian who realizes the great value in studying Torah and rabbinic liturature for it's deep ethical moral applications for life. This collection also gives great insight into how many of the sages interpreted Scripture during the apostolic/early church era and what many of the rabbinic debates were at that time. It helps glean insight into many concepts found in the New Testament. A great collection for any serious student of the bible.

5.0 out of 5 stars Highest of the High Deepest of the Deep, December 9, 2011

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Having learned through all of mishna, tanach, and completing talmud bavli, i saved midrash rabbah for my next adventure. I'm 19 chapters in and i've found a "new love." I'm glad i saved it for now, after having a total familiarity with Torah learning. This Soncino translation is superb, a joy to read. The work itself, a thought provoking spiritual trip to the outer limits and beyond.

5 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sources, July 15, 2007

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Gilbert Suard "SukkatDavid" (Israel) - See all my reviews
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Those books are a great opportunity to dig into Jewish sources and to understand Tanach in a better way!