Learning to Read Midrash is a 21st-century English book that presents a systematic approach to studying Midrash. Its introduction defines Midrash, discusses why it can be so difficult to understand, and explains how the rabbinic sages used midrash to interpret the biblical text. The book's main sections explore two genres of Midrash, the parable (mashal) and the midrashic story, and utilize detailed readings to demonstrate how to "translate" the language of the sages into contemporary terminology. The book aims to convey a sensitivity to the language and meanings of the Tanakh and to develop a reverent appreciation for the language and teachings of the sages.