The Essential Talmud

By Adin Steinsaltz

Categories: History, Religion & Spirituality

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, who translated the entire Babylonian Talmud, offers an introduction to the central text of Jewish law and thought. He explains the Talmud's history, how it was compiled and transmitted, its structure and its methods of study. Steinsaltz also outlines the main subjects it covers, from prayer and holidays to civil law, and shows why it remains a living text for study and debate.

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• Shane Parrish: ““A book of profound scholarship and concise pedagogy, The Essential Talmud succinctly describes the Talmud’s history, structure, and methodology.”