Rashi

Translator’s Note
Note on Transliteration

1 The Social and Cultural Background of Rashi’s Work
2 Rashi: A Biographical Sketch
Rashi’s Life • Character Traits • Standing and Fame
3 Rashi’s Study Hall
Growth of the Study Hall • ‘The Great Teacher’ • Library and Sources
4 Literary Works: Commentary on the Torah
The Text of Rashi’s Commentary on the Torah • Rashi’s Interpretative Method •   Rashi’s Profound Affinity to Midrash •  Overall Characteristics of the Commentary
5 Literary Works: The Commentary on the Prophets and the Writings (Nakh)
Language, Grammar, Artefacts of Daily Life • Style of the Commentary • Overall Characteristics of the Commentary
6 Literary Works: The Commentary on the Talmud
7 Literary Works: Rulings, Responsa, Liturgical  Poems, and Commentaries on Liturgical Poems
Halakhic Monographs • Responsa • Liturgical Poems
8 Rashi’s World-View: The Uniqueness of the Jewish People
The Election of Israel • The Land of Israel • Miracles • Exile and Redemption • The Nations of the World
9 Rashi’s World-View: Values
Torah and Torah Study • Reasons for The Commandments • Prayer • Truth and Humility • Human Dignity • Peace and Factionalism
10 Rashi’s World-View: Society
Scholars • Communal Leaders • Compelled and Voluntary Converts from Judaism • The Status of Women and their Place within Society and Family
11 Postscript: Rashi: Between Conservatism and Innovation

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