The Elder Talmud On The Fathers

By: Charles F. Horne

Book Overview

The Elder Talmud On The Fathers is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive guide to the teachings of the ancient Talmud, specifically focusing on the tractate known as Pirke Avot, or ""The Sayings of the Fathers."" This tractate is a collection of ethical and moral teachings and advice, attributed to various sages and scholars from the early centuries of Judaism.Horne's book provides a detailed analysis and commentary on each of the chapters of Pirke Avot, exploring the historical context and cultural significance of each saying. He also draws connections between the teachings of Pirke Avot and other areas of Jewish thought and tradition, such as the Torah and the Mishnah.In addition to the commentary on Pirke Avot, Horne's book also includes an introduction to the Talmud as a whole, as well as a glossary of key terms and concepts. The book is designed to be accessible to readers of all levels of familiarity with Judaism and the Talmud, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Jewish philosophy and ethics.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient Hebrew The Earliest Remains and The Talmud, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100065.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425328253
• ISBN13: 9781425328252
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"