New Edition of the Babylonian Talmud; Original Text, Edited, Corrected, Formulated and Translated Into English Volume 12

By Michael Levi Rodkinson

Book Overview

This is Volume 12 of the "New Edition of the Babylonian Talmud," meticulously edited, corrected, formulated, and translated into English by Michael L. Rodkinson. This edition presents the original text alongside a clear and accessible English translation, aiming to make the complex legal and ethical discussions of the Talmud available to a wider audience. Rodkinson's work is noted for its attempt to render the Talmud more accessible without sacrificing accuracy, providing valuable context for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Jewish law and tradition.

This volume offers profound insights into ancient Jewish thought, exploring topics of ritual, ethics, and jurisprudence that have shaped Jewish life for centuries. The Talmud is not only a foundational text of Judaism but also a crucial historical document that reflects the social, cultural, and intellectual life of the Babylonian Jewish community during the Talmudic period.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1177339781
• ISBN13: 9781177339780
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"