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Everyman's Talmud: The Major Teachings of the Rabbinic Sages Paperback – February 7, 1995
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"To some readers of this book, the Talmud represents little more than a famous Jewish book. But people want to know about a book that, they are told, defines Judaism. Everyman's Talmud is the right place to begin not only to learn about Judaism in general but to meet the substance of the Talmud in particular . . . In time to come, Cohen's book will find its companion-though I do not anticipate it will ever require a successor for what it accomplishes with elegance and intelligence: a systematic theology of the Talmud's Judaism."
—From the Foreword by Jacob Neusner
This classic introduction reveals the wisdom of the rabbinic sages on such topics as the doctrine of God; God and the universe; the soul and its destiny; prophesy and revelation; physical life; moral life and social living; law, ethics, and jurisprudence; legends and folk traditions; the Messiah and the world to come.
- Print length464 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSchocken
- Publication dateFebruary 7, 1995
- Dimensions5.1 x 0.89 x 7.98 inches
- ISBN-100805210326
- ISBN-13978-0805210323
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--From the Foreword by Jacob Neusner
Long regarded as the classic introduction to the teachings of the Talmud, this comprehensive and masterly distillation summarizes the wisdom of the rabbinic sages on the dominant themes of Judaism: the doctrine of God; God and the universe; the soul and its destiny; prophesy and revelation; physical life; moral life and social living; law, ethics, and jurisprudence; legends and folk traditions; the Messiah and
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ABRAHAM COHEN (1887–1957) was the author of Everyman's Talmud editor of the Soncino Books of the Bible and participated in the Soncino translation of the Talmud and Midrash.
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- Publisher : Schocken; Reprint edition (February 7, 1995)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0805210326
- ISBN-13 : 978-0805210323
- Item Weight : 15.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.89 x 7.98 inches
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1. If this review is for the Talmud itself, the Talmud is a legendary and epic revelation of theology. I'm a Christian and have learned an enormous amount from these writings. For those unfamiliar, the Talmud contains commentary on scripture (with references), traditional stories, and famous quotes of rabbinic scholars. It was compiled around 200 AD, with a rich historical background.
2. If this review is for this particular edit of the Talmud, it's a great copy. The whole Talmud is about 6,200 pages long, so obviously this book does not contain the whole thing. This book reduces the Talmud to the essential writings for the character of God and man's relationship to God. For those unfamiliar with the Talmud, this copy is an excellent starting point.
If I could complain about something, it'd be the dates provided for births, deaths, and other events (especially in the Introduction); not because they're wrong (how can I know), but because they seem to differ (greatly) from every other source I check. Dates aside, the content is invaluable.
This is not meant for serious Talmud study, as other have said, but I don't think that was the author's purpose when publishing. It is a thorough overview of the major teachings conveniently divided by topics, which is great to get acquainted with what the Talmud says and with the ideology of most of the Jewish population. If you're just beginning to study Talmud, I reccommend getting this book, reading it, and then moving on to a more focused one. Great purchase, no regrets.
With Torah 'meaning instructions ' one is always going to have questions as to what something means. With the Talmud being a discussion helping to understand the questions you have.
This particular Talmud I find alot to look forward to because it is easy to find what your looking for and then upon reading I find it gives me much understanding of what I need and am looking for.
For such a small book its absolutely packed with information that you would be looking for that applies to the life here and now. I wish I had got this a long time ago.
The only thing I wish is that it was the whole set of the Talmud because it would be so interesting, complete and I would love to read through them.
But if your looking for a version of it that could be used everyday in the gere and now I would highly recommend this. You will not be disappointed.
Beautifully written and organized, is easy to read and comprehend and it is fascinating material
that packs wisdom from every page.
It is amazing how much we can learn from those who came before us.`
Humbling cumulative spiritual and practical wisdom of generation in one perfect volume.








