Essential Figures in the Talmud

by Ronald L. Eisenberg

Book Overview

In Essential Figures in the Talmud, Dr. Ronald L. Eisenberg explains the importance of the more than 250 figures who are most vital to an understanding and appreciation of Talmudic texts. This valuable reference guide consists of short biographies illustrating the significance of these figures while explaining their points of view with numerous quotations from rabbinic literature. Taking material from the vast expanse of the Talmud and Midrash, this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765709414
• ISBN13: 9780765709417
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"