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The Talmud by Norman Solomon

The Talmud

A Selection

Norman Solomon

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · June 30, 2009

The most important text in Judaism after the Old Testament—available for the first time in Penguin Classics One of the most significant religious texts in the world, The Talmud is a compilation of the teachings of major Jewish scholars from the classic period of rabbinic Judaism.

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Accessible, layered Talmud selections for study, devotion, or a quick thoughtful dip.
Genres
The Talmud, Jewish Theology, Jewish Scriptures
Published
Penguin Publishing Group, June 30, 2009

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The most important text in Judaism after the Old Testament—available for the first time in Penguin Classics One of the most significant religious texts in the world, The Talmud is a compilation of the teachings of major Jewish scholars from the classic period of rabbinic Judaism. In a range of styles, including commentary, parables, proverbs, and anecdotes, it provides guidance on all aspects of everyday life.

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This selection of its most illuminating passages makes accessible to modern readers the centuries of Jewish thought contained within. Norman Solomon's lucid translation from the Bavli (Babylonian) is accompanied by an introduction on The Talmud's arrangement, social and historical background, reception, and authors. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Accessible, layered Talmud selections for study, devotion, or a quick thoughtful dip.

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  • short, teachable selections
  • layered entry into Talmudic reading

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  • classroom-ready passages
  • daily reading with depth

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The Talmud96%
Jewish Scriptures32%
Jewish Theology28%

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  • Judaism
  • Jewish Scriptures
  • The Talmud
Authors
Norman Solomon
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
June 30, 2009
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Judaism