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The YerushalmiThe Talmud of the Land of Israel: An Introduction (Library of Classical Judaism),Used
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The Yerushalmi, also known as the Jerusalem Talmud or the Talmud of the Land of Israel, is the lesser known and leser studied of the two Talmuds of Jewish tradition. The "talmud" that is generally studied, the one that has had the most profound influence on Jewish life and culture, is actually the Bavli, or Babylonian Talmud. These two Talmuds, developed in different parts of the Jewish world nearly two millennia ago, differ in many ways, despite the fact that they are both structured as Jewish oral law as set forth by Rabbi Judah the Prince.The Yerushalmi, famous for its incomprehensibility, consists of hundreds of pages of what Dr. Jacob Neusner calls "barely intelligible writing." In The YerushalmiThe Talmud of the Land of Israel: An Introduction, Dr. Neusner, regarded by some as one of the foremost Jewish scholars today, offers the first clear and careful booklength study of this important document, and he provides the modern reader with a rich understanding of its history, its content, and its significance.As Dr. Neusner explains, "The Yerushalmi has suffered an odious but deserved reputation for the difficulty in making sense of its discourse. That reputation is only partly true; there are many passages that are scarcely intelligible. But there are a great many more that are entirely or mainly accessible." In this groundbreaking introduction to the Yerushalmi, Dr. Neusner looks at the Talmud of the Land of Israel as literature and then deals with its three most important topics: the sages, Torah, and history.In his engaging preface, Dr. Neusner invites his readers to think about the excitement generated by the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947. He then compares that significant discovery to the kind of reaction that would be inspired if a document like the Yerushalmi were found in the same kind of hillside cave:Consider in your mind's eye the sensation such a discoverythe sudden, unanticipated discovery of the Yerushalmiwould cause, the scholarly lives and energies that would flow to the find and its explication...To call the contents of that hillside cave a revolution, to compare them to the finds at Qumran, at the Dead Sea, or at Nag Hammadi, or to any of the other great contemporary discoveries from ancient times, would hardly be deemed an exaggeration. The Yerushalmi is just such a library.The YerushalmiThe Talmud of the Land of Israel: An Introduction is the third in Dr. Neusner's series of introductory volumes on classical rabbinic literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Yerushalmi--The Talmud of the Land of Israel: An Introduction' about? A: This book is a comprehensive study of the Yerushalmi, or Jerusalem Talmud, exploring its history, content, and significance in Jewish tradition. It aims to make the text more accessible to modern readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jacob Neusner, a prominent Jewish scholar known for his expertise in rabbinic literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Yerushalmi--The Talmud of the Land of Israel: An Introduction' published? A: It was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Jewish studies? A: Yes, the book serves as an introduction to the Yerushalmi and is designed to help beginners understand its complexities.
- Q: Does the book discuss the differences between the Yerushalmi and the Bavli? A: Yes, it highlights the differences between the Yerushalmi and the Bavli, providing insights into both texts.
- Q: Are there any specific topics covered in the book? A: Yes, the book covers important topics such as the sages, Torah, and history related to the Yerushalmi.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic research? A: Absolutely, it is a scholarly work that can serve as a valuable resource for academic research on Jewish literature.