In the spirit of Rabbi Joseph Kara, Rashi's friend and pupil, the
author, Alan Smith, believes that Peshat - the plain meaning of the text
(in narrative, not necessarily in laws) - must be fully understood
before studying Midrash. However to understand the full meaning and
implications of a text written thousands of years ago is easier said
than done. The Talmud gives rules for interpreting by Derash, but not
for finding the Peshat, the simple meaning of the text. In Peshat Before
Derash, the author gives guidelines, with examples of how to study Torah
by means of Peshat before Derash.
Available from Ingram, Baker and Taylor, Amazon
Also distributed in the UK and Australia
Title: Peshat Before Derash-In The Study Of Torah
Imprint: Mazo Publishers www.mazopublishers.com
Author: Alan Smith
ISBN: 978-1-93677878-2
Pages: 68
Binding: Hard Cover
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