The Babylonian Talmud

A Topical Guide

By:

Judith Z Abrams

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Hardback

Series:

Studies in Judaism

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The Babylonian Talmud is often cited as the bedrock upon which Judaism stands. And yet, it remains a closed book for the majority of Jews. Since the Talmud's composition does not follow the rules of Western writing, beginning learners are often thwarted in their first attempts to "swim in the sea of Talmud." These modern learners often experience rabbinic literature as a sort of stream-of-consciousness writing that seems to wobble off-track quite frequently. Frustrated, these learners often give up. To understand the Babylonian Talmud (also called the Bavli) readers need to understand its process of composition and the fundamental differences between Western and rabbinic writing styles. Judith Abrams's The Babylonian Talmud: A Topical Guide is a teaching tool and a reference book for those who teach and learn Talmud. It explains the Babylonian Talmud's literary nature and metaphorical meanings.

Author Biography:

Judith Z. Abrams is Founder and Director of Maqom, a School for Adult Talmud Study.

Release date Australia

September 11th, 2002

Author

Judith Z Abrams

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

142

Series

Studies in Judaism

Dimensions

163x235x18

ISBN-13

9780761823735

Product ID

7575761

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