Rishonim on Mishnah

Rashi

11th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot attributed to Rav Shlomo Yitzchaki, acclaimed commentator on Tanakh and Talmud.

16th-century commentary printed in most editions of the Mishnah, including summaries of talmudic discussions and legal conclusions.

15th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot by the Tashbetz, part of his four-part philosophical work by the same name.

12th-century commentary by Rabbi Shemaiah of Soissons, a student of Rashi, included in printed editions of the Talmud.

Fragments of a 12th-century commentary on Demai, a tractate that discusses produce from one who is suspected to have neglected tithing.

12th-century commentary by Rabbi Abraham ben David, known for his critical comments of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah.

12th-century commentary on tractate Kinnim, which discusses bird-offerings that became mixed up.

13th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot by the author of Shaarei Teshuvah.

13th-century commentary on Pirkei Avot by the author of Shaarei Teshuvah.

Maimonides’ first published work, which he began writing in 1161 at the age of 23, including discussions on the Mishnah and legal decisions.

Most comprehensive medieval commentary on Zeraim and Taharot, compiled in the 13th century by the French Tosafist Rabbi Shimshon of Sens.

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