Midrash
Midrash, a mode of biblical interpretation prominent in the Talmudic literature. The term is also used to refer to a separate body of commentaries on Scripture that use this interpretative mode. See Talmud and Midrash.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
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Article Title:
Midrash
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 January 2026
Access Date:
November 13, 2026