Tales and Maxims from the Midrash opens the door to a universe where ancient wisdom is transmitted in the form of parables, legends, and moral teachings. Samuel Rapaport guides us through the Midrashic texts—from Genesis Rabbah to the Midrash on the Psalms, including stories of angels and demons, the Messiah, and Alexander the Great—revealing a living mosaic of Jewish thought, spirituality, and narrative. Far from being a simple collection of anecdotes, this book shows how the sages interpreted the Torah, how they responded to the great questions of existence, and how, through stories, they transmitted values and reflections that continue to resonate in our time. A fascinating journey through the oral tradition of Judaism, full of ethical and philosophical teachings, which will surprise both the curious reader and the scholar of religions and sacred literature.