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Mekhilta de-Rabbi Ishmael is a classic collection of midrash. It contains commentary on a large part of the Book of Exodus (chapters 12 to 23) and represents the two main modes of interpretation: the halakhah (legal doctrine), and the aggadah (moral and religious teachings). The work also contains allusions to historical events and ancient legends not found elsewhere. A new introduction by noted...

world and I am He who will be in the world to come, as it is said: “See now that I, even I, am He,” etc. (Deut. 32:39). And it says: “Even to old age I am the same” (Isa. 46:4). And it says: “Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer the Lord of Hosts: I am the first, and I am the last” (ibid. 44:6). And it says: “Who hath wrought and done it? He that called the generations from the beginning. I, the Lord, who am the first,” etc. (ibid. 41:4). Rabbi Nathan says: From this one can cite
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