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Rishonim on Tanakh

ראשונים על תנ״ך

Medieval commentaries on the Hebrew Bible

Rashi on Genesis

רש״י על בראשית

Most widely-read biblical commentary, compiled in the 11th-century.

Ramban on Genesis

רמב״ן על בראשית

13th-century commentary weaving together biblical interpretation with law, philosophy, and mysticism.

Ibn Ezra on Genesis

אבן עזרא על בראשית

12th-century commentary highlighting grammar, linguistics, and philosophy.

Sforno on Genesis

ספורנו על בראשית

16th-century commentary highlighting the moral and religious lessons.

Or HaChaim on Genesis

אור החיים על בראשית

18th-century kabbalistic and homiletical commentary.

Kli Yakar on Genesis

כלי יקר על בראשית

17th-century homiletical commentary.

Rashbam on Genesis

רשב״ם על בראשית

12th-century commentary by Rashi's grandson focusing on the simple meaning.

Chizkuni on Genesis

חזקוני על בראשית

13th-century commentary presenting literal interpretations.

Baal HaTurim on Genesis

בעל הטורים על בראשית

14th-century short introductions containing gematria and linguistic devices.

Radak on Joshua

רד״ק על יהושע

12th-century grammatical and philosophical commentary.

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