Uncovering midrash: the Hebrew slave in the Mekhilta deRabbi Ishmael

Two sets o f biblical verses deal with the Hebrew slave's refusal to be set free at the end of his servitude (Exodus 21:5-6; Deuteronomy 15:16-17). 1 examine a series of derashot from Mekhilta deRabbi Ishmael dealing with these two passages. I will claim that difficulties evident in this sectio...

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Main Author: Bar Asher Sigal, Mikhal 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Liverpool University Press [2017]
In: Journal of Jewish studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 68, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-57
Further subjects:B Jewish sermons
B Bible. Old Testament
B SERVITUDES
B Slaves
B Midrash
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)