Gorgias Press - Interpretation, Religion and Culture in Midrash

Explore the complexities of religious thought and biblical interpretation with this academic volume from Gorgias Press. As the third issue in the Proceedings of the Midrash session at the SBL Annual meeting, this book provides a deep look into the scholarly discussions held during the 2006 and 2007 sessions. The collection features a wide range of research papers. The 2006 portion of the volume focuses on the role of religion within midrash. The 2007 portion expands the scope to examine various modes of biblical interpretation across rabbinic, Syriac, and Islamic traditions. This work is part of the Judaism in Context series, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and historians interested in Middle Eastern history and religious studies. It offers a comprehensive view of how different traditions approach sacred texts and cultural interpretation.