Q&A: Attitude Toward Aggadic Passages
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Attitude Toward Aggadic Passages
Question
Hello Rabbi,
I’d be happy to hear your opinion regarding the aggadic passages brought in the Talmud—how do you think one should relate to them? As true stories, as parables, as complete fiction, or perhaps in some other way?
Thank you very much
Answer
I usually skip over them, because I don’t see any benefit in studying them. You can search here on the site for explanations.