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Midrash Quiz

How much do you know about the origins and methods of this exegetical tradition?

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Midrash Aggadah and Midrash Halacha are rabbinic tools for interpreting the Bible. How much do you know about the origins and methods of these exegetical traditions?

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Question 1 of 10
The laws derived from midrash halakhah:
Question 2 of 10
How did the rabbis composing midrash express themselves?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: After the destruction of the Temple, midrash halakhah was used to create new liturgies and rituals while still maintaining continuity by linking to the words of the Torah.
Question 4 of 10
According to midrash, which of Judaism's forefathers once worked in a store that sold idols?
Question 5 of 10
What does Mekhilta mean?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: Classical works of midrash sometimes contain polemics against Christianity or Islam.
Question 7 of 10
Which is an alternate name for Midrash Tanhuma?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these is not an example of midrash halakhah?
Question 9 of 10
What are the two main categories of midrash?
Question 10 of 10
How did Midrash Tanhuma get its name?
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