The Talmud in English Complete With Pictures : A Selection a massive compilation of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs, and history.

Barclay, Joseph

/ ISBN 13: 9798280947566

Published by Independently published, 2025

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Seller Inventory # rev4654033546

Synopsis:

The Talmud is one of the most important texts in Judaism. It’s basically a massive collection of Jewish laws, teachings, stories, and debates compiled over hundreds of years.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

📘 What it is:

• The Talmud is made up of two main parts:

  • Mishnah: A written collection of Jewish oral laws, completed around 200 CE.

  • Gemara: A discussion and analysis of the Mishnah, filled with debates between rabbis about how to interpret and apply those laws. This part was finished a few centuries later.

Together, they form the Talmud — like a mix of law book, philosophy, ethics, and history all in one.

📍 Two versions:

1. Babylonian Talmud (Talmud Bavli) – More detailed and widely studied.

2. Jerusalem Talmud (Talmud Yerushalmi) – Older but less complete.

🧠 What’s in it?

The Talmud talks about:

• How to observe Jewish holidays

• Rules for food (kosher laws)

• How courts should work

• Ethical behavior

• Family and marriage laws

• Stories, parables, and even some jokes

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Talmud in English Complete With Pictures...
Publisher: Independently published
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Like New