Midrash Abba Gorion
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Midrash Abba Gorion is a late midrash
to the Book of Esther
, and may be considered one of the smaller midrashim
. The name derives from that of the tanna
Abba Gorion of Sidon, who is one of the authorities mentioned in this midrash.
Midrash
The Hebrew term Midrash is a homiletic method of biblical exegesis. The term also refers to the whole compilation of homiletic teachings on the Bible....
to the Book of Esther
Book of Esther
The Book of Esther is a book in the Ketuvim , the third section of the Jewish Tanakh and is part of the Christian Old Testament. The Book of Esther or the Megillah is the basis for the Jewish celebration of Purim...
, and may be considered one of the smaller midrashim
Smaller midrashim
A number of midrashim exist which are smaller in size, and generally later in date, than those dealt with in the articles Midrash Haggadah and Midrash Halakah....
. The name derives from that of the tanna
Tannaim
The Tannaim were the Rabbinic sages whose views are recorded in the Mishnah, from approximately 70-200 CE. The period of the Tannaim, also referred to as the Mishnaic period, lasted about 130 years...
Abba Gorion of Sidon, who is one of the authorities mentioned in this midrash.