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Ancient rabbinic commentary on the Torah, a form of interpretation known as midrash, was collected and passed down over centuries. The printed forms of these midrashim became known as the Midrash Rabbah. Some early printed versions of this collection were called the Sefer Rabbot, which is the title given to this volume printed in Frankfurt in the early 1690s. The woodcut title page has several interesting images, including Moses holding the Ten Commandments. These midrashim include commentary, folklore, and stories from the rabbis that offer a unique interpretation of the first five books of the Bible, including Genesis (see below).

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9. Sefer Rabbot (Midrash Rabbah),
Marsh's Library Exhibits,
accessed May 16, 2025,
https://web.marshlibrary.ie/digi/items/show/531