Introduction to the Talmud - Couverture souple

Mielzner, Moses

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0819700150 ISBN 13 : 9780819700155

Editeur : Bloch Publishing Company, 1968

Synopsis

Book by Moses Mielziner

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Preface to the First Edition. The Talmud is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable literary productions of antiquity. In its twelve folio volumes it embodies the mental labors of the ancient Jewish teachers during a period of about eight hundred years. The attention of these teachers was directed particularly to expounding and developing the religious, moral and civil law of the Bible. The pages of this great work are, besides, replete with wise observations, ethical maxims, beautiful legends and parables, and exegetical explanations. We also find in it valuable historical and ethnographical material, as well as occasional references to the various branches of ancient knowledge and science. The Talmud is also remarkable for the powerful influence it exerted upon the thought and life of the Jews during the Middle A ges, yes, even down to quite recent times. I ts authority was second only to that of the Bible. Although modern Jews have emancipated themselves more or less from its authority, the Talmud still remains a venerable literary monument of a great and important epoch in the development of Judaism. At the same time, it is a valuable source of religious and ethical doctrines as well as of scientific investigation. In our day, quite a general interest in this literary monument of antiquity is being awakened.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Talmud is undoubtedly one of the nio.st remarkable literary productions of antiquity. In its twelve folio volumes it embodies the mental labors of the ancient Jewish teachers during a period of about eight hundred years. The attention of these teachers was directed particularly to expounding and developing the religious, moral and civil law of the Bible. The pages of this great work are, besides, replete with wise observations, ethical maxims, beautiful legends and parables, and exegetical explanations. We also find in it valuable historical and ethnographical material, as well as occasional references to the various branches of ancient knowledge and science. The Talmud is also remarkable for the powerful influence it exerted upon the thought and life of the Jews during the Middle A ges, yes, even down to quite recent times. I ts authority was second only to that of the Bible. Although modern Jews have emancipated themselves more or less from its authority, the Talmud still remains a venerable literary monument of a great and important e)och in the development of Judaism. At the same time, it is a valuable source of religious and ethical doctrines as well as of scientific investigation. In our day, quite a general interest in this literary monument of antiquity is being awakened.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloch Publishing Company
• Date d'édition: 1968
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0819700150
• ISBN 13: 9780819700155
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible