Cohen, Abraham
Everyman's Talmud
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805210323
- author:
- Cohen, Abraham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Schocken Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 2.29 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The wisdom of the rabbinic sages is presented in this comprehensive introduction to the teachings of the Talmud. Covering dominant themes in Judaism, it provides a systematic theology of the Talmud's core beliefs. Topics such as the doctrine of God, prophesy and revelation, moral life and social living, law and ethics are explored in depth. This book offers insight into the soul and its destiny, physical life, legends and folk traditions, and the Messiah and the world to come. A valuable resource for understanding Judaism and the Talmud, this book is a masterful distillation of the rabbinic sages' wisdom.
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