About this title: This is an expanded edition of the classic text on Jewish theology, by the renowned Talmudic scholar who "Newsweek" described as "a genius of the highest order". "The Essential Talmud" is a general introduction to the beliefs, attitudes and methods of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages, by the ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 1976
ISBN-13:9780465020607ISBN:0465020607
Description: Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 0465020607. Used book, name crossed out. Includes the History, Structure and Content, Methods of Study and more. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780465020638ISBN:0465020631
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Pristine condition unused and unmarked book. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bantam USA
Date Published: 1/1/1978
ISBN-13:9780553101997ISBN:0553101994
Description: Very Good. 0553101994 READY TO SHIP! -Few lines of writing. Still a very readable copy! Cover shows some light wear. From a Pet-free, Smoke-free warehouse. We ship to APO, FPO & Internationally. Ships within 24 to 48 hours. All items are wrapped securely to protect during shipping. Questions? Please email us and we'll be happy to assist you. Check our feedback and buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780465020638ISBN:0465020631
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. (6/8-5)Book is in good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Basic Books Inc
Date Published: 1976
Description: Acceptable. Stain to edge of pages in middle of book. Brief highlighting. Edges of cover worn. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 1984-03-06
ISBN-13:9780465020638ISBN:0465020631
Description: Good. The Essential Talmud. Paperback. EX-LIBRARY book with typical markings including rubber stamps and stickers. Pages are clean and unmarked; binding tight and square. Cover has light wear to edges and corners. One small tear to edge of cover. 714133. read more
Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. Book is in near new condition, pages are bright and unmarked. Dust jacket has slight wear. Text in English. 296 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
"A fairly useful introduction to the Talmud, but somewhat flawed in organization. The chapters dealing with the history of the text are somewhat confusing, with a tendency to bounce back and forth chronologically when dealing with parallel developments in the Palestinian and Babylonian academies.
Once the book begins to talk about the organization and content of the Talmud, it gets better. A few of the chapters dealing with laws relating to the Sabbath, liturgy and festival days will seem rather basic to anyone who's been through an "Introduction to Judaism" class, but that may have to do with Steinsaltz's intended audience. At any rate, this book should provide an excellent grounding in the history, structure and purpose of the Talmud."
"An excellent book as an introduction / overview of the Talmud, and of Judaic law and customs. Another book to read sections of, put down and ponder what you've read."
"I got about half way through this a few years ago and found it to be an informative introduction/overview. Coming across it here reminds me that I never finished it, so I will have to dig it up and do that someday."
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