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Book Synopsis The Essential Talmud by : Adin Steinsaltz
Download or read book The Essential Talmud written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Israeli rabbi and scholar conveys the spirit of the Talmud as he treats its composition, traditions, structure, and laws
Book Synopsis The Talmud by : Barry Scott Wimpfheimer
Download or read book The Talmud written by Barry Scott Wimpfheimer and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Babylonian Talmud, a postbiblical Jewish text that is part scripture and part commentary, is an unlikely bestseller. Written in a hybrid of Hebrew and Aramaic, it is often ambiguous to the point of incomprehension, and its subject matter reflects a narrow scholasticism that should hardly have broad appeal. Yet the Talmud has remained in print for centuries and is more popular today than ever. Barry Scott Wimpfheimer tells the remarkable story of this ancient Jewish book and explains why it has endured for almost two millennia.0Providing a concise biography of this quintessential work of rabbinic Judaism, Wimpfheimer takes readers from the Talmud's prehistory in biblical and second-temple Judaism to its present-day use as a source of religious ideology, a model of different modes of rationality, and a totem of cultural identity. He describes the book's origins and structure, its centrality to Jewish law, its mixed reception history, and its golden renaissance in modernity. He explains why reading the Talmud can feel like being swept up in a river or lost in a maze, and why the Talmud has come to be venerated--but also excoriated and maligned-in the centuries since it first appeared.0An incomparable introduction to a work of literature that has lived a full and varied life, this accessible book shows why the Talmud is at once a received source of traditional teachings, a touchstone of cultural authority, and a powerful symbol of Jewishness for both supporters and critics.
Book Synopsis The Essential Talmud by : Adin Steinsaltz
Download or read book The Essential Talmud written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterful introduction to the to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the Talmud In The Essential Talmud, the renowned Israeli scholar and teacher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz succinctly describes the history, structure, and methodology of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its contemporary relevance, and captures the spirit of this unique and paradoxical text as a human expression of divine law. This expanded edition features a historical overview of life in the times of the Talmud and an in-depth look at the content and appearance of the original Talmudic page. As Rabbi Solomon S. Bernards of the B'Nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League puts it, "this book is indispensable to those, Jews and Christians alike, who would like to gain an insight into what it is that moves the contemporary Jew."
Download or read book Simple Words written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Steinsaltz Summarizes the spiritual wisdom of simple words.
Book Synopsis Talmudic Images by : Adin Steinsaltz
Download or read book Talmudic Images written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of thirteen intimate portraits of selected Talmudic Personalities.
Book Synopsis The Thirteen Petalled Rose by : Adin Steinsaltz
Download or read book The Thirteen Petalled Rose written by Adin Steinsaltz and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly thirty years, readers seeking answers to fundamental questions about the nature of existence have turned to Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's The Thirteen Petalled Rose. This contempory classic opens new vistas for understanding the relationship of G-d to man, and how moral human beings should conduct their lives. The Thirteen Petalled Rose addresses profound topics like Good and Evil, Divine Revelation, The Human Soul, Holiness, The Search for the Self and the Relatinship Between the Physical and Spiritual World. Rabbi Steinsaltz's vast knowledge of science, psychology, mysticism and philosophy come together in The Thirteen Petalled Rose, as he translates ancient Kabbalistic concepts into an intelligible language for a new generation of spiritual seekers.
Book Synopsis Essential Torah by : George Robinson
Download or read book Essential Torah written by George Robinson and published by Schocken. This book was released on 2006-10-31 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are studying the Bible for the first time or you're simply curious about its history and contents, you will find everything you need in this "accessible, well-written handbook to Jewish belief as set forth in the Torah" (The Jerusalem Post). George Robinson, author of the acclaimed Essential Judaism, begins by recounting the various theories of the origins of the Torah and goes on to explain its importance as the core element in Jewish belief and practice. He discusses the basics of Jewish theology and Jewish history as they are derived from the Torah, and he outlines how the Dead Sea Scrolls and other archaeological discoveries have enhanced our understanding of the Bible. He introduces us to the vast literature of biblical commentary, chronicles the evolution of the Torah’s place in the synagogue service, offers an illuminating discussion of women and the Bible, and provides a study guide as a companion for individual or group Bible study. In the book’s centerpiece, Robinson summarizes all fifty-four portions that make up the Torah and gives us a brilliant distillation of two thousand years of biblical commentaries—from the rabbis of the Mishnah and the Talmud to medieval commentators such as Rashi, Maimonides, and ibn Ezra to contemporary scholars such as Nahum Sarna, Nechama Leibowitz, Robert Alter, and Everett Fox. This extraordinary volume—which includes a listing of the Torah reading cycles, a Bible time line, glossaries of terms and biblical commentators, and a bibliography—will stand as the essential sourcebook on the Torah for years to come.
Download or read book סייעתא לגמרא written by Aryeh Carmell and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Aramaic words, phrases, Talmudic Aramaic grammar, and abbreviations with English translation. With Rav Shmuel ha-Naggid's Introduction to the Talmud in English, tables of Talmudic weights and measures, and five fold-out charts.
Download or read book Everymans Talmud written by A Cohen and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "While there is now no lack of books which regale the English reader with selections from the Talmud, tales from the Talmud and wise sayings of the Rabbis, there is no work which attempts a comprehensive survey of the doctrine of this important branch of Jewish literature. To supply that want is the task undertaken in the present volume. Its aim is to provide a summary of the teachings of the Talmud on Religion, Ethics, Folk-lore, and Jurisprudence." The Rev. Dr. A. Cohen, 1931
Book Synopsis Who's Who in the Talmud by : Shulamis Frieman
Download or read book Who's Who in the Talmud written by Shulamis Frieman and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exceptional work, with entries from Rav Abba to Rav Zutra, is an unprecedented study of every rabbi in the Talmud. The reader will find concise entries on every rabbinic personality mentioned in the Talmud, major and minor alike, and will discover such facts as their dates of birth, education, and occupation. Most entries are accompanied by a brief story about the rabbinic personality, with sources cited for easy reference.
Book Synopsis The Babylonian Talmūd: Tractate Berākōt by : Abraham Cohen
Download or read book The Babylonian Talmūd: Tractate Berākōt written by Abraham Cohen and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1921 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Understanding the Tanya by : Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Download or read book Understanding the Tanya written by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the Tanya guides the reader through one of the most extraordinary books of moral teachings ever written. The Tanya is a seminal document in both the study of Hasidic thought and of Kabbalah—Jewish mysticism. With a keen understanding of the profound struggles within the human soul, the Tanya helps us understand how we can raise ourselves to higher and higher spiritual levels. Timeless in its approach, the Tanya addresses specific moral problems and dilemmas and delves into their root causes, distilling the universal predicaments of humankind and offering solutions that can change the way we view ourselves and conduct our lives. The Tanya explores the workings of the soul and examines the complexities, doubts, and drives within all of us as expressions of a single basic problem—the struggle between our Godly and animal souls.
Book Synopsis Swimming in the Sea of Talmud by : Michael Katz
Download or read book Swimming in the Sea of Talmud written by Michael Katz and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, accessible guide to reading and understanding the Talmud. This book offers a unique introduction to the study of the Talmud and suggest ways to apply its messages and values to contemporary life. Imaginatively conceived, this volume is recommended for both individuals and group study sessions.
Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud by : Aaron Parry
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud written by Aaron Parry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-07-06 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful look at one of the most unusual written works ever created. Compiled centuries ago by a group of wise men as a way to preserve the oral traditions of the Jewish faith, the Talmud has challenged and thrilled some of the world’s greatest minds with its complex approach to exploring ideas and subjects from virtually every possible angle. This essential guide makes the ancient text of the “oral Torah” accessible for all readers, whether they’re Jewish or not. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get. • An examination of Talmudic logic and debate. • Discussion of how science and medicine relate to Talmudic philosophies. • Description of proper behavior and conduct as expected within Talmudic lifestyle. • The significance of seeds and blessings found in the Talmud.
Book Synopsis Deconstructing the Talmud by : Federico Dal Bo
Download or read book Deconstructing the Talmud written by Federico Dal Bo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph uses deconstruction¿a philosophical movement originated by Jacques Derrida¿to read the most authoritative book in Judaism: the Talmud. Examining deconstruction in comparison with Kant¿s and Hegel¿s philosophies, the volume argues that the movement opens an innovative debate on Jewish Law. ¿ First, the monograph interprets deconstruction within the major streams of continental philosophy, then, it criticizes many aspects of Foucault¿s and Agamben¿s philosophy, rejecting their notion of law. On these premises, the research delivers a close examination of many fundamental aspects of the Talmud. Consequently, it provides a short history of Rabbinic literature, an history of the dissemination of the Talmud from Babylon to Northern France, and an analysis of Talmudic vocabulary from a deconstructive perspective. Each key concept of the Talmud is analysed according to the deconstructive dialectics between orality and writing. Closing with a comparison between the Talmud and Derrida¿s most enigmatic text, Glas, the study argues that deconstruction dismantles the traditional notion of the Talmud to outline a new approach to Jewish Law. Reading the Talmud through deconstruction, this new angle makes the volume an essential resource for students and scholars interested in Jewish studies, continental philosophy and the Middle East.
Book Synopsis The Land of Truth by : Jeffrey L. Rubenstein
Download or read book The Land of Truth written by Jeffrey L. Rubenstein and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making the rich narrative world of Talmud tales fully accessible to modern readers, renowned Talmud scholar Jeffrey L. Rubenstein turns his spotlight on both famous and little-known stories, analyzing the tales in their original contexts, exploring their cultural meanings and literary artistry, and illuminating their relevance. Delving into both rabbinic life (the academy, master-disciple relationships) and Jewish life under Roman and Persian rule (persecution, taxation, marketplaces), Rubenstein explains how storytellers used irony, wordplay, figurative language, and other art forms to communicate their intended messages. Each close reading demonstrates the story’s continuing relevance through the generations into modernity. For example, the story “Showdown in Court,” a confrontation between King Yannai and the Rabbinic judges, provides insights into controversial struggles in U.S. history to balance governmental power; the story of Honi’s seventy-year sleep becomes a window into the indignities of aging. Through the prism of Talmud tales, Rubenstein also offers timeless insights into suffering, beauty, disgust, heroism, humor, love, sex, truth, and falsehood. By connecting twenty-first-century readers to past generations, The Land of Truth helps to bridge the divide between modern Jews and the traditional narrative worlds of their ancestors.
Book Synopsis What We Now Know about Jewish Education by : Roberta Louis Goodman
Download or read book What We Now Know about Jewish Education written by Roberta Louis Goodman and published by Torah Aura Productions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When What We Know about Jewish Education was first published in 1992, Stuart Kelman recognized that knowledge and understanding would greatly enhance the ability of professionals and lay leaders to address the many challenges facing Jewish education. With increased innovation, the entry of new funders, and the connection between Jewish education and the quality of Jewish life, research and evaluation have become, over the last two decades, an integral part of decision making, planning, programming, and funding.
