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"The Talmud" translated by Joseph Barclay is a pioneering work, being one of the first substantial abridged translations of this central text in Jewish tradition and law. Published in the late nineteenth century, this translation marks a significant contribution to the understanding of the Talmud beyond the Jewish community.
Barclay, a sympathetic Christian scholar, undertook this immense task after a decade of study with learned Rabbis in the Holy Land. Recognizing the enormity of translating the Talmud, which is more voluminous than the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Barclay adopted a representative approach. He translated the Mishna (the primary text) of seventeen tracts covering the entire span of the Talmud, along with a commentary on the Tabernacle. His selection includes tracts not found in other translations of the time, like Blessings, Sabbatical Year, and Leprosy, among others.
Accompanying the translation is a detailed plan of the Temple complex, complete with architectural notes, adding a unique dimension to this work. Barclay's translation is straightforward, minimizing personal commentary, and has become a meaningful and influential modern interpretation of the Talmud, despite its relative obscurity. This translation serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to delve into the depths of Jewish law and tradition.
“The Talmud is not a divine gift given to people. The Jewish people created it.
What is the Talmud in simple terms?
Talmud. Pronounced: TALL-mud, Origin: Hebrew, the set of teachings and commentaries on the Torah that form the basis for Jewish law. Comprised of the Mishnah and the Gemara, it contains the opinions of thousands of rabbis from different periods in Jewish history.
What is the main message of Talmud?
The Talmud is a set of discussions by rabbis about how to live a Jewish life, particularly after the destruction of the Second Temple. It is comprised of the Mishnah, which was finalized in 200 CE, and the Gemara, which was finalized around 500 CE.
THE TALMUD BY JOSEPH BARCLAY, LL.D.
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND PLAN OF THE TEMPLE
LONDON JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET - [1878]
About The Author
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND PLAN OF THE TEMPLE
LONDON JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET - [1878]
About The Author
"The Talmud" translated by Joseph Barclay is a pioneering work, being one of the first substantial abridged translations of this central text in Jewish tradition and law. Published in the late nineteenth century, this translation marks a significant contribution to the understanding of the Talmud beyond the Jewish community.
Barclay, a sympathetic Christian scholar, undertook this immense task after a decade of study with learned Rabbis in the Holy Land. Recognizing the enormity of translating the Talmud, which is more voluminous than the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Barclay adopted a representative approach. He translated the Mishna (the primary text) of seventeen tracts covering the entire span of the Talmud, along with a commentary on the Tabernacle. His selection includes tracts not found in other translations of the time, like Blessings, Sabbatical Year, and Leprosy, among others.
Accompanying the translation is a detailed plan of the Temple complex, complete with architectural notes, adding a unique dimension to this work. Barclay's translation is straightforward, minimizing personal commentary, and has become a meaningful and influential modern interpretation of the Talmud, despite its relative obscurity. This translation serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to delve into the depths of Jewish law and tradition.
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Is the Talmud inspired by God?“The Talmud is not a divine gift given to people. The Jewish people created it.
What is the Talmud in simple terms?
Talmud. Pronounced: TALL-mud, Origin: Hebrew, the set of teachings and commentaries on the Torah that form the basis for Jewish law. Comprised of the Mishnah and the Gemara, it contains the opinions of thousands of rabbis from different periods in Jewish history.
What is the main message of Talmud?
The Talmud is a set of discussions by rabbis about how to live a Jewish life, particularly after the destruction of the Second Temple. It is comprised of the Mishnah, which was finalized in 200 CE, and the Gemara, which was finalized around 500 CE.
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