Tales and Maxims From the Midrash

Drawing on the ancient tradition of Jewish storytelling, Tales and Maxims from the Midrash provides a rich and varied collection of fables, parables, and moral sayings that still resonate with readers today. Samuel Rapaport's accessible translations and insightful commentary make this an essential volume for anyone interested in the wisdom of the Midrash.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.