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Unlock the spiritual wisdom of the Talmud
The Talmud For Dummies is an easy-to-understand discussion of the people and ideas found in the more than 5,000 pages of the Talmud. It explains what the Talmud is, how to approach it, and how to apply Talmudic wisdom in your personal and spiritual life. You'll explore the fascinating history of the Talmud and the key figures who have shaped it, as well as tips on how to apply the Talmud to everyday topics such as marriage, divorce, kosher practices, and prayers. This is your go-to resource for anyone who wants to study this ancient and insightful source of spiritual wisdom.
Inside...
Explore the often-misunderstood Talmud Develop skills to engage in Talmudic study Discover key Talmudic insights Apply the Talmud to everyday life Find out about the Talmud's history Examine key Talmudic figures Understand Jewish teachings Get a fresh perspective on the Talmud's lessonsUnlock the spiritual wisdom of the Talmud
The Talmud For Dummies is an easy-to-understand discussion of the people and ideas found in the more than 5,000 pages of the Talmud. It explains what the Talmud is, how to approach it, and how to apply Talmudic wisdom in your personal and spiritual life. You'll explore the fascinating history of the Talmud and the key figures who have shaped it, as well as tips on how to apply the Talmud to everyday topics such as marriage, divorce, kosher practices, and prayers. This is your go-to resource for anyone who wants to study this ancient and insightful source of spiritual wisdom.
Inside...
Explore the often-misunderstood Talmud Develop skills to engage in Talmudic study Discover key Talmudic insights Apply the Talmud to everyday life Find out about the Talmud's history Examine key Talmudic figures Understand Jewish teachings Get a fresh perspective on the Talmud's lessonsArthur Kurzweil is a teacher of Talmud and Kabbalah. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the Melton Center for Jewish Studies at The Ohio State University for his unique contributions to Jewish education, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Arthur is the author of several books including The Torah For Dummies, Kabbalah For Dummies, and On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Introducing the Talmud 9
Chapter 1: What is the Talmud? 11
Chapter 2: Tracing the History of the Talmud 23
Chapter 3: Tackling the Talmud Today 41
Chapter 4: The Antisemitic War Against the Talmud 59
Chapter 5: Key Terms and Concepts From the Talmud 73
Part 2: Opening the Talmud 87
Chapter 6: Navigating the Talmud 89
Chapter 7: Greeting the Great Talmudic Masters 111
Chapter 8: Apologies and Reflections on Women in the Talmud 139
Chapter 9: Thinking Like a Talmudic Rabbi 161
Part 3: Living the Talmud Way 171
Chapter 10: Observing the Holidays as Holy Days 173
Chapter 11: On Eating, Praying, and Harmful Speech 205
Chapter 12: Breaking Taboos: The Talmud's Surprising Views on Sex 221
Chapter 13: Litigating the Talmudic Way 235
Part 4: The Part of Tens 255
Chapter 14: Grasping Ten Important Talmudic Concepts 257
Chapter 15: Ten Books for Your Talmud Library 265
Appendix: The 63 Books of the Babylonian Talmud 273
Index 283
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
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Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Religion: | Judentum |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9781394332120 |
ISBN-10: | 1394332122 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Kurzweil, Arthur |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 226 x 150 x 22 mm |
Von/Mit: | Arthur Kurzweil |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 06.05.2025 |
Gewicht: | 0,299 kg |
Arthur Kurzweil is a teacher of Talmud and Kabbalah. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the Melton Center for Jewish Studies at The Ohio State University for his unique contributions to Jewish education, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Arthur is the author of several books including The Torah For Dummies, Kabbalah For Dummies, and On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Introducing the Talmud 9
Chapter 1: What is the Talmud? 11
Chapter 2: Tracing the History of the Talmud 23
Chapter 3: Tackling the Talmud Today 41
Chapter 4: The Antisemitic War Against the Talmud 59
Chapter 5: Key Terms and Concepts From the Talmud 73
Part 2: Opening the Talmud 87
Chapter 6: Navigating the Talmud 89
Chapter 7: Greeting the Great Talmudic Masters 111
Chapter 8: Apologies and Reflections on Women in the Talmud 139
Chapter 9: Thinking Like a Talmudic Rabbi 161
Part 3: Living the Talmud Way 171
Chapter 10: Observing the Holidays as Holy Days 173
Chapter 11: On Eating, Praying, and Harmful Speech 205
Chapter 12: Breaking Taboos: The Talmud's Surprising Views on Sex 221
Chapter 13: Litigating the Talmudic Way 235
Part 4: The Part of Tens 255
Chapter 14: Grasping Ten Important Talmudic Concepts 257
Chapter 15: Ten Books for Your Talmud Library 265
Appendix: The 63 Books of the Babylonian Talmud 273
Index 283
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
Religion: | Judentum |
Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
ISBN-13: | 9781394332120 |
ISBN-10: | 1394332122 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Kurzweil, Arthur |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 226 x 150 x 22 mm |
Von/Mit: | Arthur Kurzweil |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 06.05.2025 |
Gewicht: | 0,299 kg |