Between exegesis and narrative : the use of miyyaḏ in Genesis Rabba

This thesis analyzes the text of Genesis Rabba, one of the largest and most important of the rabbinic midrashim. It pays particular attention to its use of the term miyyad ("immediately"). Two specific patterns of usage are identified. Through these patterns, the thesis demonstrates how Ge...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aster, Shawn Zelig
Other Authors: Levy, B. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1996
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