The scholars of the Talmud and Midrash had an immeasurable impact on Judaism. Throughout centuries of Jewish history, students of Jewish law have tried to understand the meaning and application of their words. It is important to know who these scholars were who made, and continue to make, such a significant impact on Jewish life. This work portrays fifteen of these scholars based on the stories of their lives that appear in the Talmudic and midrashic traditions. By weaving the original accounts together with insightful analysis, the writer provides a human portrait of these great masters while remaining faithful to the poetry of the original narratives.
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Rabbi Duker has filled a void experienced by students of Gemara by enabling them to understand the personalities behind the Sugyot. --Rabbi Chaim Soloveichik, Ramat Beit Shemesh
Rabbi Jonathan Duker's book is eminently readable. He capably and creatively synthesizes many disparate sources into a coherent and meaningful flow. Readers of different backgrounds will find this book an engaging entry to the world of Hazal [Rabbinic teachers], and utilize the insights therein as a springboard to deeper thought and religious development. --Rabbi Hayyim Angel, Yeshiva University and Congregation Shearith Israel
The scholars of the Talmud and Midrash had an immeasurable impact on Judaism. Throughout centuries of Jewish history, students of Jewish law have tried to understand the meaning and application of their words. It is important to know who these scholars were who made, and continue to make, such a significant impact on Jewish life.
This work portrays fifteen of these scholars based on the stories of their lives that appear in the Talmudic and midrashic traditions. By weaving the original accounts together with insightful analysis, the writer provides a human portrait of these great masters while remaining faithful to the poetry of the original narratives.
Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the important period of the ancient rabbis will gain immeasurably by reading this excellent volume. --Dov Peretz Elkins, Jewish Media Review
Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the important period of the ancient rabbis will gain immeasurably by reading this excellent volume. --Dov Peretz Elkins, Jewish Media Review
Rabbi Jonathan Duker's book is eminently readable. He capably and creatively synthesizes many disparate sources into a coherent and meaningful flow. Readers of different backgrounds will find this book an engaging entry to the world of Hazal [Rabbinic teachers], and utilize the insights therein as a springboard to deeper thought and religious development. --Rabbi Hayyim Angel
Rabbi Jonathan Duker's book is eminently readable. He capably and creatively synthesizes many disparate sources into a coherent and meaningful flow. Readers of different backgrounds will find this book an engaging entry to the world of Hazal [Rabbinic teachers], and utilize the insights therein as a springboard to deeper thought and religious development. --Rabbi Hayyim Angel, Yeshiva University and Congregation Shearith Israel
The scholars of the Talmud and Midrash had an immeasurable impact on Judaism. Throughout centuries of Jewish history, students of Jewish law have tried to understand the meaning and application of their words. It is important to know who these scholars were who made, and continue to make, such a significant impact on Jewish life.
This work portrays fifteen of these scholars based on the stories of their lives that appear in the Talmudic and midrashic traditions. By weaving the original accounts together with insightful analysis, the writer provides a human portrait of these great masters while remaining faithful to the poetry of the original narratives.
Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the important period of the ancient rabbis will gain immeasurably by reading this excellent volume. --Dov Peretz Elkins, Jewish Media Review
Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the important period of the ancient rabbis will gain immeasurably by reading this excellent volume. --Dov Peretz Elkins, Jewish Media Review
Rabbi Jonathan Duker's book is eminently readable. He capably and creatively synthesizes many disparate sources into a coherent and meaningful flow. Readers of different backgrounds will find this book an engaging entry to the world of Hazal [Rabbinic teachers], and utilize the insights therein as a springboard to deeper thought and religious development. --Rabbi Hayyim Angel
About the Author
Jonathan Duker earned his B.A. and M.A. in Jewish history from Yeshiva University and received rabbinical ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. Rabbi Duker has been teaching rabbinic thought and halakha in Israel since moving to Beit Shemesh, Israel in 2004.
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Jonathan Duker grew up near Philadelphia, attended Yehivat Reishit Yerushalayim in the Old City of Jerusalem, earned his BA and MA from Yeshiva University, and was ordained as rabbi by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in New York. He has been teaching teaching Judaic Studies in Jerusalem since his emigration in 2004. Jonathan is married to Susan, who is a Director of Operation in an IT company. They live in Beit Shemesh and have 4 boys, Noah, Ilan, Tal, and Assaf.
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no table of contents - footnotes not linked - hard to read,
By chubchik "chubchik" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Spirits Behind the Law: The Talmudic Scholars (Kindle Edition)
Two stars because the text of the book is there. However, no kindle functionality at all! No table of contents and footnotes in the text are not hyperlinked. The actual footnotes content is at the end of each chapter and there is no way to go to the end of a chapter without flipping every page.
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