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Search - The Talmud: Selections (Forgotten Books)

The Talmud Selections - Forgotten Books
Author: H. Polano

Book Description: — "If you have browsed the Rodkinson 10 volume abridged translation of the Talmud, you probably know that the work is a vast expanse of wisdom literature, with huge stretches of incredibly dry legal debates and minutiae interposed with rich oases of fascinating lore. It is difficult to find these islands without a map. Po... more »lano's Talmud: Selections, is just such a guide. This was one of the first English anthologies of Talmudic literature. The early Biblical lore is organized as a continuous narrative, which makes an interesting supplement to a reading of the Bible. Polano includes a selection of the best stories of the Rabbis, some reminiscent of tales of the Zen monks. The humor of the Talmud is also well represented (particularly the tale of the Emperor and the Aged Man, with its archetypal Jewish punchline). And there is a wonderful list of Talmudic Proverbs. If you are impatient to get to the interesting parts of the Talmud, this is the book for you." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Preface; Introduction; Part First: Biblical History; From Cain And Abel To The Destruction Of Babel's Tower; From The Birth Of Abram To The Destructio Of Sodom And Gomorrah; From The Birth Of Isaac To The Wars Of Sechem; From Joseph's Youth To His Elevation Ove Egypt; Joseph's Greatness And Jacob's Entry Int Egypt; Death Of Jacob And His Sons--moses--th Deliverance From Egypt; Part Second: Biblical Commentaries; The Deliverance From Egypt; The Ten Plagues; The Death Of Moses; The Book Of Esther; King Solomon, The Wise; Part Third: The Rabbis, Their Teachings And Lives; Rabbi Judah, The "chief"; Simon, The Righteous; Rabbi Ishmael, The High Priest; Rabbi Meir; Hillel Hannasi; Rashi; Maimonides; Rabbi Ammon, Of Metz; Teachings Of The Rabbis; Benevolence; Meekness; The Fear Of God; Honour Thy Parents; The Law And Its Study; Prayer; The Sabbath; Rewards And Punishments; Trades; Death; Funeral Sermon Over A Dead Rabbi; Incidents In The Lives Of The Rabbis; Rabbi Akiba; Elishah Ben Abuyah; Rabbi Simon; Part Fourth: Proverbs And Sayings Of The Rabbis; Sayings Of The Rabbi; The Desert Island; The Emperor And The Aged Man; Proving A Claim; A Payment With Interest; The Weasel And The Well; The Lawful Heir; Nothing In The World Without Its Use; The Reward Of Faith; Abtinoss And Garmah; Trust In God; The Bride And Bridegroom; Truth; The Destruction Of Bithar; The Destruction Of Jerusalem; Second Destruction Of Jerusalem; Hannah And Her Seven Sons; Part Fifth: Civil And Criminal Law--the Holy Days; Sketch Of Civil And Criminal Codes; Passover; Pentecost; New Year, Or The Day Of Memorial; The Day Of Atonement; Feast Of Tabernacles; "hannuckah," The Feast Of Dedication; Purim

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

ISBN-13: 9781605067162
ISBN-10: 1605067164
Publication Date: 2/4/2008
Pages: 346
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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Book Type: Paperback
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