The Talmud

👍 great for those interested in learning more about talmudic teaching and Judaism.

Best buy ever

I heard about the Talmud from my dad. It's like he said, the missing parts in the bible is available in the Talmud. It's a good read. Bought this for s friend.

I bought this item to familiarise myself more with the Talmud. I liked the selction insofar as it gave a flavour of the massive library the Talmud is. However, the focus of the selection is on the stories. I would have prefered a more balanced selection across all the genres the Talmud contains.

Wow, what a history this book has - from the divinely sublime, a ride through history - easy to read. A must, even if you are NOT of the Jewish faith.

Excellent

This edition is a computer replicated version of the original compilation selected by H Polano in 1875 and as such it carries the faults of the typesetter at that time who clearly needed spectacles. There are frequent errors throughout (eg. "blowing on his comet" instead of "cornet" ; "all coining generations" instead of "coming" etc etc) but on only one page did I find more than one such error. Too much weight was given to the early chapters giving the feeling that the author had started to rush a bit in order to finish. Given the material which is available for selection this book makes a suitable casual introduction but try elsewhere for a more satisfying read.

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, 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: "and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burned-offering in the stead of his son."Indeed it brings so much of the Bible to life as we remember such images as the little dark haired girl , Miriam , crouched in the bullrushes as she watches the cradle of her little brother Moses being discovered by the Pharaoh's daughter.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." May the enemies of Israel always perish and may Israel always arise and defend her children , and take bloody vengenance on all who try to harm her children.Also contained in this volume van account of the wisdom of King Solomon.Part Third is about the Rabbis, their teachings, and incidents in their lives, and Part Fourth: Proverbs and Sayings of the Rabbis, Legends etc , including some wonderful biblical fables like The Desert Island and The Emperor and the Aged Man.Part Fifth includes a sketch of Criminal and Civil Law in Judaism, and information about the Jewish Holy Days.While this is only extract from the Talmud, and not the entire momentous works thereof, it is an extremely inspiring and insightful book.

I’ve heard so much bashing of the Talmud over the years when digging for information on other wars, perspectives, etc and I’ve looked for the last few years but couldn’t find anything in English. After listening to Douglas Vogt of Diehold Foundation in his YouTube presentations and what he says about the Hebrew Bible, the Apocalypse and all that I searched and found this. It’s the most reader friendly biblical stories I’ve ever come across, not the crazy Khazari pagan ritualistic trash about raping babies and all that stuff. It was interesting and I wish it was bigger.

This Book is well designed and readable and the content is very well structured and translated for someone studying the Talmud. 👍

I was looking for a book that helped me understand the Old Testament, better. The TALMUD helps read it in a historical, socio-cultural and judaic context.

It is worth reading this book, which explains the Talmud in layperson language.

First opening of book and spine snapped, was able to get it exchanged easily tho