Midrash is biblical exegesis by ancient Judaic authorities, using a mode of interpretation prominent in the Talmud. The word itself means "textual interpretation", or "study". The Midrash collects background and supplementary material on the Hebrew Bible and interprets Scripture in that manner. It contains early interpretations and commentaries on the Written Torah and Oral Torah and forms a running commentary on specific passages in the Hebrew Scripture (Tanakh)._x000D_ Tales and Maxims from the Midrash:_x000D_ Alexander of Macedon_x000D_ Demons_x000D_ Ashmedai, The King Of Demons_x000D_ Messiah_x000D_ Genesis Rabba_x000D_ Exodus Rabba_x000D_ Leviticus Rabba_x000D_ Numbers Rabba_x000D_ Deuteronomy Rabba_x000D_ Midrash Ruth_x000D_ Midrash Song of Songs_x000D_ Midrash Ecclesiastes_x000D_ Midrash Lamentations_x000D_ Midrash Esther_x000D_ Midrash Psalms_x000D_ Midrash Proverbs_x000D_ Midrash Samuel_x000D_ Midrash Tanchumah Or Yelamdinu
