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Midrash Quiz

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

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
Which Torah commentator sometimes dismissed the work of another Torah commentator by saying that "he relies too much on aggadah?"
Question 2 of 10
Who said that "the Torah speaks in the language of human beings"?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: Classical works of midrash sometimes contain polemics against Christianity or Islam.
Question 4 of 10
According to midrash, which of Judaism's forefathers once worked in a store that sold idols?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following are examples of contemporary midrash?
Question 6 of 10
Serah has no part in any narrative in the Torah, but there are many midrashic traditions about her, including:
Question 7 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 8 of 10
What is the main difference between the Mishnah and the Tannaitic Midrashim?
Question 9 of 10
The laws derived from midrash halakhah:
Question 10 of 10
What are the two main categories of midrash?

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