The World of the Talmud is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Jewish text known as the Talmud, written by Morris Adler. This book provides readers with an in-depth look at the historical and cultural context in which the Talmud was created, as well as an analysis of its key themes and teachings. Adler draws on his extensive knowledge of Jewish history and tradition to offer readers a detailed understanding of the Talmud's significance in Jewish life and thought. The book covers topics such as the Talmud's origins, ...
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The World of the Talmud is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Jewish text known as the Talmud, written by Morris Adler. This book provides readers with an in-depth look at the historical and cultural context in which the Talmud was created, as well as an analysis of its key themes and teachings. Adler draws on his extensive knowledge of Jewish history and tradition to offer readers a detailed understanding of the Talmud's significance in Jewish life and thought. The book covers topics such as the Talmud's origins, its structure and organization, its approach to law and ethics, and its influence on Jewish culture and society. With its clear and engaging writing style, The World of the Talmud is an ideal resource for anyone interested in learning more about this important and influential text.Contents: Attempting a Definition; The Rise of the Oral Law; Why Oral? The Mishna; The Gemara; Halacha and Aggada (Law and Lore); Who Were the Rabbis? The Religion of the Rabbis; Aspects of Rabbinic Social Teaching; On Justice and Courts; The Denials of Rabbinic Teaching; The Enduring Worth of the Talmud.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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