The Babylonian Talmud, or Bavli, stands as one of the central pillars of Jewish intellectual, cultural, and religious life. But what, precisely, is this monumental and heterogenous compilation? How was it formed, redacted, and transmitted? Who composed it and for what purpose? How was it shaped by its broader cultures and historical period? How was it received and re-conceived by subsequent generations, and what has the Talmud become in our day?
What Is the Talmud? collects essays that provide a comprehensive exploration of the Talmud's origins, compilation, and redaction; its diverse genres and discursive practices; its historical and cultural setting; its preservation and study across generations; and its enduring influence on Jewish life and culture today.
| ISBN: | 9780674305564 |
| Publication date: | 29th May 2026 |
| Author: | Harvard University |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies an imprint of Harvard University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 904 pages |
| Series: | Jewish Law and Culture Series |
| Genres: |
Religion: general Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings |
The Babylonian Talmud, or Bavli, stands as one of the central pillars of Jewish intellectual, cultural, and religious life. But what, precisely, is this monumental and heterogenous compilation?
What Is the Talmud? features in the following genres: Religion: general, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings
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What Is the Talmud? was written by Harvard University and published by Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies an imprint of Harvard University Press
What Is the Talmud? has 904 pages
Yes it is part of Jewish Law and Culture Series series
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