Canonization, Satire, and Criticism of Avot in Midrash Yelammedenu from the Genizah

Abstract In this article, I present a midrashic reference to one mishnah of tractate Avot that would appear to undermine its canonical status. A close reading of the midrash, will show that it makes use of various satirical tools, including exaggeration and ridicule, which appear to be aimed at a mo...

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Main Author: Rosenfeld, Eliyahu (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: Zutot
Year: 2021, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-13
Further subjects:B Yelamdenu
B Avot
B Canonization
B Satire
B Midrash
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