About This Text
Author: Shmuel Eidels (Maharsha)
Composed: Posen, c.1580 – c.1630 CE
Written by Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Edels, the Maharsha (1555 – 1631, Poland), Chidushei Aggadot is a commentary on the aggadic (non-legal) portions of the Talmud. The commentary reflects the author’s vast knowledge of philosophy and Kabbalah.