The Essential Talmud

Adin Steinsaltz

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Basic Books
01 October 2006

Religion & beliefs; Judaism

The Essential Talmud is a masterful introduction to the beliefs, attitudes, and methods of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages-by the renowned Israeli rabbi, scholar, and teacher. Rabbi Steinsaltz is the first to capture the flavor and spirit of the Talmud as a human document and to summarize its main principles as an expression of divine law. This expanded edition features a new preface by the rabbi, 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. This seminal volume makes abundantly clear the importance of the Talmud in the lives of modern Jews. ""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."" (Rabbi Solomon S. Bernards, B'Nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League)REVIEW: ""Offers a fascinating introduction to the codified oral tradition."" ( Christianity Today )

By: Adin Steinsaltz
Imprint: Basic Books
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 30th Anniversary edition
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 289g
ISBN: 9780465082735
ISBN 10: 0465082734
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 October 2006
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rabbi Adin Stentaltz is internationally regarded as one of the leading scholars and rabbis of this century. Rabbi Steinsaltz's formal education includes a degree in mathematics from the Hebrew University, in addition to his rabbinic studies. At the age of 23, he became Israel's youngest high-school principal, and then went on to found the Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications. Under its aegis, he has published 58 books to date on the Talmud, Jewish mysticism, religious thought, sociology, historical biography and philosophy. These books have been translated into Russian, English, French, Portuguese, Swedish, Japanese and Dutch. He lives in Jerusalem.

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Rabbi Steinsaltz not only organizes and clarifies a vast amount of highly complex material, but manages to suggest the magnetism of the Talmudic commitment through the centuries...[a] worthwhile introduction to the character and genius of the Talmud for non-Jews and a refresher course for Jews who wish an uncluttered layman's view. --Kirkus Reviews Offers a fascinating introduction to the codified oral tradition. --Christianity Today Steinsaltz is a consummate master of the subject...extremely helpful. --Commentary

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