question archive This discussion question comes from the handout on Midrash
This discussion question comes from the handout on Midrash
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This discussion question comes from the handout on Midrash. Remember that midrash is not the Bible - it is a form of rabbinic literature that goes back centuries, in which rabbis puzzle over gaps, inconsistencies, or puzzles in the Torah.
- What differences do you note between the 6th century midrash of Ben Sira and the modern midrash by Judith Plaskow?
- Why might midrash revisions be a helpful resource for modern Jewish women?
All references to texts must be cited using accurate MLA style, including a Works Cited entry at the bottom of the posting.Points earned reflect the quality of the post and evidence of thinking.
