Talmud (eBook)

Various authors (Autor)

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2022
3523 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700505-6 (EAN)

Infos

The Talmud, a cornerstone of Jewish textual tradition, is a compilation of rabbinical discussions that spans centuries, encompassing legal, ethical, and theological debates. Written primarily in Aramaic and Hebrew, the Talmud consists of the Mishnah and its extensive commentary, the Gemara. It serves not only as a guide for Jewish law but also as a historical document, reflecting the Jewish experience in ancient and medieval times. Its intricate style melds narrative, legal discourse, and metaphysical inquiry, demonstrating a profound engagement with existential questions and everyday dilemmas. The Talmud's myriad authors, encompassing a diverse array of scholars from rabbinic academies across the realms of Judea and Babylon, were driven by a shared commitment to preserving Jewish identity and wisdom in the face of cultural upheaval and dispersion. These Rabbis, with their intellectual rigor and passion for debate, sought to formulate a comprehensive framework that would sustain Jewish ethical and spiritual life through the ages. This remarkable text is recommended for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Jewish thought, its cultural context, and its enduring influence on modern spirituality and legal systems. Scholars, theologians, and curious minds alike will find the Talmud an essential resource for grappling with moral questions and the complexities of faith.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Judentum
• Schlagworte: ancient Jewish texts • Babylonian Talmud • Bible • cultural heritage insights • ethical discussions framework • Ethics and philosophy • Gemara interpretations • Halakha principles • historical commentary • historical religious texts • Interfaith dialogue exploration • Jewish Law • Jewish law and ethics • Jewish law commentary • Jewish sacred texts • Judaic scholarly works • Judaism • Judaism theology • jurisprudence debates compilation • Kabbalah • man's search for meaning • Mishnah discussions • Mysteries of the Messiah • Oral tradition exploration • Rabbinical literature • rabbinic literature • rabbinic teachings • Religious Jewish teachings • religious traditions • ritual practices analysis • scholarly Jewish scholarship • Talmudic Studies • The Book of Secret Wisdom • The Books of Enoch • Torah commentary • traditional legal interpretations • Unorthodox