Paul used an "allegory" to communicate to non-Jewish followers of Messiah Yeshua. But is allegory the same as midrash? In this post, I will show the difference between Jewish midrash and the popular Greek genre called allegory. In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul said, "I speak allegorically", so his non-Jewish audience would know how to properly interpret … Continue reading Is Midrash The Same As Allegory? Galatians 4:21-31 Vs. Luke 3:21-4:15.
Jewish Midrash
This section discusses topics and passages from primarily Jewish aggadic midrash
What Is Midrash?
"The Song of Songs is the parable that Solomon formulated in order that the people will understand the Torah." (Boyarin, p103). I am often asked, "What is midrash", and I think to myself, "how much time do I have to explain?!" The word midrash, just to start, can refer to a method of interpretation or … Continue reading What Is Midrash?
Zohar 68a: Genesis 7:7, “Communities, Repent! And The Shekhinah Will Guard You From The Evil Eye”
Parable: A king had a palace. Beneath his palace, he dug caverns and tunnels in case he and his family should be attacked by an evil army. The evil army does come, but they are soon routed, and they try to hide in the caverns and tunnels beneath the palace. Quickly and easily the king … Continue reading Zohar 68a: Genesis 7:7, “Communities, Repent! And The Shekhinah Will Guard You From The Evil Eye”
Midrash Tehillim 1:1: The Good Fellow, The Bad Fellow: Psalm 1:1
Whomever you choose for allies will give you counsel, but it is your heart's true intention that will be revealed by whomever you have chosen. It is the principle of Middah k'neged Middah, measure for measure. Bad fellows love to give bad counsel. A good fellow will love to give good counsel. Fortunate is the … Continue reading Midrash Tehillim 1:1: The Good Fellow, The Bad Fellow: Psalm 1:1
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