The Talmud: Selections

The "Talmud" is a collection of early Biblical discussions, with the comments of generations of teachers who devoted their lives to the study of the Scriptures. It is more, however, than a mere book of laws. It records the thoughts, rather than the events, of a thousand years of the national life of the Jewish people; all their oral traditions, carefully gathered and preserved with a love devout in its trust and simplicity.

Accepted as a standard study, it became endeared to the people, who, as they were forbidden to add to or diminish from the law of Moses, would not suffer this work of their Rabbis to be tampered with in any manner. As it was originally compiled it has been transmitted to us. It is a literary wilderness. At the first view, everything style, method, and language, seems tangled and confused.

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Overview Music Video Charts. The Talmud has a reputation for being long and difficult to digest, but Polano has taken what he believes to be the best material and put it into extremely readable form. As far as holy books of the world are concerned, it is on par with The Koran, The Bhagavad-Gita and, of course, The Bible, in importance.

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Aug 03, Gary rated it it was amazing. The Talmud by H Polano is a compilation of selections from that Ancient Book; it's commentaries, teachings, poetry and legends. It is important reading for all Jews, but also a source of wisdom and insight for a gentile reader. The section on Biblical History is quite fascinating, and includes a depth of detail, which we don't always come across in summaries of biblical events. For example we read of Enoch's ascent to heaven, how Abram - the father of the Jewish Nation- lived for a time with Noah, The Talmud by H Polano is a compilation of selections from that Ancient Book; it's commentaries, teachings, poetry and legends.

For example we read of Enoch's ascent to heaven, how Abram - the father of the Jewish Nation- lived for a time with Noah, and a well-documented account of the rescue by Simeon and Levi, of their sister Dinah, and the age of deaths of all the sons of Jacob.

Unfortunately this does not encompass the entire Biblical history found in the Talmud, and it cuts off abruptly at parts, starting equally abruptly elsewhere. For example, in discussing Abraham's intended sacrifice of Isaac, the book tells us how Isaac "stretched his neck to meet the knife which rested in his father's hand".

But leave out the appearance of the angel, and the trapping of the ram in the bush, simply continuing in a new paragraph: Then follows a section of 'Specimens of Biblical Commentaries'. It gives the symbolism of the ten plagues and a beautiful account of 'The Book of Esther'which contains the valuable message " And further we degree that the Jews may arise and protect themselves , aye, and take vengeance on such as raise a bloody hand against them. Also contained in this volume van account of the wisdom of King Solomon.

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Buy the eBook Price: Available in Russia Shop from Russia to buy this item. Or, get it for Kobo Super Points! Some time since the translator was asked how it was that no English translation of the Talmud was in existence, and being convinced that many would be interested in its contents, he resolved upon the book which he now presents to the public.

It is merely a collection of specimens, and makes no pretensions to any more advanced standing. The only object has been to give in plain, easy language, a correct idea of the scope, and as general an idea as possible of the varied sections of the ancient and wonderful work. A portion of the introduction is taken from the preface to the Mishna of Maimonides; the chronology is from the "Seder Haddoroth" Order of Historical Ages , and the sketches of the Rabbis of the Talmud are taken from various hints afforded by the book itself, joined with opinions of the translator.

The sketches of Maimonides, Rashi, and Rabbi Amnon of Metz, are translated from the "Seder Haddoroth," while the incidents, parables, legends, lectures, and aphorisms, all directly from the Talmud, are placed in order thought suitable by the translator, and not as they regularly occur. Ratings and Reviews 0 0 star ratings 0 reviews. Overall rating No ratings yet 0. How to write a great review Do Say what you liked best and least Describe the author's style Explain the rating you gave Don't Use rude and profane language Include any personal information Mention spoilers or the book's price Recap the plot.

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