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      9. RASHI METHOD: NonVerse
      BRIEF EXPLANATION: The common denominator of the 3 submethods of the NonVerse method is that inferences are made from non textual material. The 3 submethods are as follows:
      • Spreadsheet: Rashi makes inferences of a numerical nature that can be summarized in a traditional spreadsheet
      • Geometric: Rashi clarifies a Biblical text using descriptions of geometric diagrams
      • Fill-ins: Rashi supplies either real-world background material or indicates real-world inferences from a verse. The emphasis here is on the real-world, non-textual nature of the material.
      This examples applies to Rashis Gn38-28a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/gn38-28a.htm
      Brief Summary: Rashi diagrams the birth of the twins: a)Twin A sticks out hand b) Twin A's hand back to womb c) Twin B comes out first d) Twin A comes out second.

    Verses Gn38-27:30 discussing the birth of Tamar's twins states And it came to pass in the time of her labor, that, behold, twins were in her womb. And it came to pass, when she labored, that one put out his hand; and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying, This came out first. And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out; and she said, What a breach you have made for yourself. Therefore his name was called Perez. And afterward came out his brother, who had the scarlet thread upon his hand; and his name was called Zarah. Rashi provides clarification by so-to-speak diagramming what happened. Rashi accomplishes this by adding the bracketed words.
    • Twins were in her womb
    • Twin A put his hand out and the midwife tied a band saying twin A is first
    • But twin A then withdrew his hand [back into the womb]
    • Then Twin B came out [first]
    • Then Twin A (with the band) came out [second]
    Diagram Rashi's are not always considered profound - rather they simply illustrate sequences of events. 


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