Aggadah

Aggadah (Hebrew: אַגָּדָה, romanizedAggāḏā, or הַגָּדָה Haggāḏā; Jewish Babylonian Aramaic: אֲגַדְתָּא, romanized: Aggāḏṯā; 'tales', 'fairytale', 'lore') is the non-legalistic exegesis which appears in the classical rabbinic literature of Judaism, particularly the Talmud and Midrash. In general, Aggadah is a compendium of rabbinic texts that incorporates folklore, historical anecdotes, moral exhortations, and practical advice in various spheres, from business to medicine.[1]

  1. ^ Picus, Daniel (2017). "Rabbinic Reading Practices in Late Antiquity". Brown University.

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