The TALMUD is a dense and intricate collection of Jewish legal and ethical teachings, anecdotes, and commentary. Dating back to the 3rd to 5th centuries, this text plays a crucial role in interpreting Jewish scripture and thought. The book's literary style is characterized by its extensive use of dialogue and debate, often featuring conflicting opinions in order to encourage critical thinking and discussion. Its literary context can be traced back to the rabbinic traditions of early Judaism, making it a cornerstone of Jewish scholarship. Various Authors, the collective pen name for the rabbis and scholars who contributed to the TALMUD, drew upon their extensive knowledge of the Torah and Jewish law to compile this comprehensive work. Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives enrich the text, offering readers a multifaceted view of Jewish tradition and philosophy. The authors' dedication to preserving and expanding upon Jewish teachings led to the creation of this monumental text. I highly recommend the TALMUD to readers interested in delving into the depths of Jewish scripture and tradition. Its profound insights, ethical dilemmas, and legal interpretations make it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Jewish thought.
Zusammenfassung
Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law (halakha) and Jewish theology. The term "Talmud" normally refers to the collection of writings named specifically the Babylonian Talmud (Talmud Bavli). It may also traditionally be called Shas, a Hebrew abbreviation of shisha sedarim, or the "six orders" of the Mishnah. The Talmud consists of tractates and contains the teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis (dating from before the Common Era through to the fifth century) on a variety of subjects, including halakha, Jewish ethics, philosophy, customs, history, and folklore, and many other topics. The Talmud is the basis for all codes of Jewish law and is widely quoted in rabbinic literature. This version is the new edition of the Babylonian Talmud with original text edited, corrected, formulated and translated into English by Michael L. Rodkinson.Table of ContentsBook 1: Tract SabbathBook 2: Tracts Erubin, Shekalim, Rosh HashanaBook 3: Tracts Pesachim, Yomah and HagigaBook 4: Tracts Betzah, Succah, Moed Katan, Taanith, Megilla and Ebel Rabbathi or SemahothBook 5: Tracts Aboth, Derech Eretz-Rabba, Derech Eretz-Zuta, and Baba Kama (First Gate)Book 6: Tract Baba Kama (First Gate), Part II and Tract Baba Metzia (Middle Gate)Book 7: Tract Baba Bathra (Last Gate)Book 8: Tract Sanhedrin: Section Jurisprudence (Damages)Book 9: Tracts Maccoth, Shebuoth, Eduyoth, Abuda Zara, and HoriothBook 10: History of the Talmud