The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud: Wisdom of the Ages About Law, Religion, Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, and MoPenguin, 6 juil. 2004 - 368 pages An insightful look at one of the most unusual written works ever created. Compiled centuries ago by a group of wise men as a way to preserve the oral traditions of the Jewish faith, the Talmud has challenged and thrilled some of the world’s greatest minds with its complex approach to exploring ideas and subjects from virtually every possible angle. This essential guide makes the ancient text of the “oral Torah” accessible for all readers, whether they’re Jewish or not. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get. • An examination of Talmudic logic and debate. • Discussion of how science and medicine relate to Talmudic philosophies. • Description of proper behavior and conduct as expected within Talmudic lifestyle. • The significance of seeds and blessings found in the Talmud. |
Table des matières
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Spreading the Word | 25 |
People of the Talmud | 35 |
Inside the Talmud | 47 |
Of Seeds and Blessings | 49 |
All About Appointed Times | 59 |
All About the Women | 73 |
The Talmud and Science | 181 |
Medicine and Healing in the Talmud | 191 |
On Being Holy | 205 |
Talmudic Behavior and Conduct | 219 |
Man and God | 233 |
The Talmud and the Land | 245 |
The Talmud on Death and the Afterlife | 257 |
Living the Talmud Way | 271 |
The Law of the Land | 83 |
Holiness | 93 |
Pure or Impure? | 107 |
The Spirit of the Talmud | 119 |
Talmudic Logic and Debate | 121 |
Getting Mystical | 131 |
Dreams and Visions | 145 |
Meaning and Metaphors | 157 |
Talmudic Humor and Wit | 169 |
The World According to the Talmud | 179 |
Studying the Talmud | 273 |
The Talmuds Take on Contemporary Issues | 289 |
Living a Talmudic Life | 307 |
Glossary | 317 |
The Order of the Talmud | 321 |
Rabbinic Leaders from Moses to the Completion of the Talmud | 325 |
Resources | 327 |
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