Talmud
Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Jewish Wisdom and Legal InterpretationBy Various Authors
Length185h 18m
About this audiobook
The Talmud, a foundational text of Rabbinic Judaism, is a compendium of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, and history, encapsulating centuries of oral tradition and scholarly debate. With its intricate structure, comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, the Talmud employs a unique literary style characterized by dialectical reasoning and anecdotal narratives, merging legal discourse with narrative art. Its context is deeply rooted in the Jewish experience post-Temple destruction, reflecting the challenges of maintaining religious identity and practice in a Diaspora setting while offering insights into community life and spiritual resilience. The authorship of the Talmud is attributed to a diverse array of sages known as Tana'im and Amora'im, whose contributions spanned several centuries from the 2nd to the 6th CE. Their collective scholarship reflects a profound engagement with Jewish thought and law, influenced by the sociopolitical realities of the time, and seeks to provide guidance and interpretation, making the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) applicable to everyday life. This collaborative effort illustrates the dynamic nature of Jewish tradition and the importance of discourse and dialogue in shaping religious understanding. I highly recommend the Talmud to anyone interested in Jewish philosophy, law, and history. Its rich tapestry of dialogue and critical inquiry offers profound insights into the complexities of faith and practice, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone curious about the evolution of religious thought. Engaging with the Talmud is not just an intellectual exercise, but a journey into the heart of Jewish tradition.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length185 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
148CHAPTER VII.
2Introduction
149CHAPTER VIII.
3Historical Context
150CHAPTER IX.
4Synopsis (Selection)
151CHAPTER X.
5Author Biography
152CHAPTER XI.
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6EXPLANATORY REMARKS.
153TRACT DERECH ERETZ-ZUTA.
7Preface To The Second Edition.
154CHAPTER II.
8EDITOR'S PREFACE.
155CHAPTER IV.
9BRIEF GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE BABYLONIAN TALMUD.
156CHAPTER V.
10INTRODUCTION TO TRACT SABBATH.
157CHAPTER VI.
11SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME I.--TRACT SABBATH.
158CHAPTER VII.
12TRACT SABBATH.
159CHAPTER IX.
13CHAPTER II.
160THE CHAPTER ON PEACE.
14CHAPTER III.
161INTRODUCTION TO THE THREE GATES OF SECTION JURISPRUDENCE.
15CHAPTER IV.
162SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA KAMA (THE FIRST GATE).
16CHAPTER V.
163TRACT BABA KAMA (THE FIRST GATE).
17CHAPTER VI.
164CHAPTER II.
18CHAPTER VII.
165CHAPTER III.
19CHAPTER VIII.
166CHAPTER IV.
20CHAPTER IX.
167CHAPTER V.
21CHAPTER X.
168CHAPTER VI.
22SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME II.--TRACT SABBATH
169CHAPTER VII.
23CHAPTER XI.
170CHAPTER VIII.
24CHAPTER XII.
171SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA KAMA (THE FIRST GATE).
25CHAPTER XIII.
172CHAPTER IX
26CHAPTER XIV.
173CHAPTER X.
27CHAPTER XV.
174SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA METZIA (MIDDLE GATE).
28CHAPTER XVI.
175TRACT BABA METZIA (MIDDLE GATE). PART I
29CHAPTER XVII.
176CHAPTER II.
30CHAPTER XVIII.
177CHAPTER III.
31CHAPTER XIX.
178CHAPTER IV.
32CHAPTER XX.
179SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA METZIA (MIDDLE GATE).
33CHAPTER XXI.
180TRACT BABA METZIA (MIDDLE GATE). PART II
34CHAPTER XXII.
181CHAPTER VI.
35CHAPTER XXIII.
182CHAPTER VII.
36CHAPTER XXIV.
183CHAPTER VIII.
37THE PRAYER AT THE CONCLUSION OF A TRACT.
184CHAPTER IX
38APPENDIX.
185CHAPTER X.
39INTRODUCTION TO TRACT ERUBIN.
186SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA BATHRA (LAST GATE).
40SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME III.--TRACT ERUBIN
187TRACT BABA BATHRA (LAST GATE). PART I (pt. 1)
41CHAPTER I.
188TRACT BABA BATHRA (LAST GATE). PART I (pt. 2)
42CHAPTER II.
189CHAPTER II.
43CHAPTER III.
190CHAPTER III. (pt. 1)
44CHAPTER IV.
191CHAPTER III. (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER V.
192CHAPTER IV.
46CHAPTER VI.
193CHAPTER V.
47CHAPTER VII.
194APPENDIX
48CHAPTER VIII.
195SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT BABA BATHRA (LAST GATE).(PART II)
49CHAPTER IX.
196TRACT BABA BATHRA (LAST GATE). PART II
50CHAPTER X.
197CHAPTER VII.
51PREFACE TO TRACT SHEKALIM.
198CHAPTER VIII. (pt. 1)
52SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME IV.--TRACT SHEKALIM
199CHAPTER VIII. (pt. 2)
53TRACT SHEKALIM.
200CHAPTER IX.
54CHAPTER II.
201CHAPTER X.
55CHAPTER III.
202A WORD TO THE READER.
56CHAPTER IV.
203SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT SANHEDRIN (SUPREME COUNCIL).
57CHAPTER V.
204PART I. (HALAKHA)
58CHAPTER VI.
205CHAPTER II.
59CHAPTER VII.
206CHAPTER III.
60CHAPTER VIII.
207CHAPTER IV.
61INTRODUCTION TO TRACT ROSH HASHANA (NEW YEAR'S DAY).
208CHAPTER V.
62SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT ROSH HASHANA
209CHAPTER VI.
63CHAPTER I.
210CHAPTER VII.
64CHAPTER II.
211CHAPTER VIII.
65CHAPTER III.
212CHAPTER IX.
66CHAPTER IV.
213CHAPTER X.
67SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME V.--TRACT PESACHIM
214PART II.--(HAGGADA.) (pt. 1)
68TRACT PESACHIM (PASSOVER).
215PART II.--(HAGGADA.) (pt. 2)
69CHAPTER II.
216PART II.--(HAGGADA.) (pt. 3)
70CHAPTER III.
217CONCLUDING WORDS TO THE COMPLETION OF SECTIONS FESTIVAL AND JURISPRUDENCE.
71CHAPTER IV.
218SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT MACCOTH (STRIPES).
72CHAPTER V.
219TRACT MACCOTH (STRIPES).
73CHAPTER VI.
220CHAPTER II.
74CHAPTER VII.
221CHAPTER III.
75CHAPTER VIII.
222SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT SHEBUOTH (OATHS).
76CHAPTER IX
223TRACT SHEBUOTH (OATHS).
77CHAPTER X.
224CHAPTER II.
78APPENDIX A.
225CHAPTER III.
79APPENDIX B.
226CHAPTER IV.
80INTRODUCTION TO TRACT YOMAH, OR THE DAY OF ATONEMENT.
227CHAPTER V.
81SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME VI.-TRACT YOMAH
228CHAPTER VI.
82TRACT YOMAH (DAY OF ATONEMENT).
229CHAPTER VII.
83CHAPTER II.
230CHAPTER VIII.
84CHAPTER III.
231APPENDIX
85CHAPTER IV.
232TRACT EDUYOTH (TESTIMONIES).
86CHAPTER V.
233CHAPTER I.
87CHAPTER VI.
234CHAPTER II.
88CHAPTER VII.
235CHAPTER III.
89CHAPTER VIII.
236CHAPTER IV.
90APPENDIX.
237CHAPTER V.
91SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT HAGIGA.
238CHAPTER VI.
92TRACT HAGIGA (HOLOCAUST)
239CHAPTER VII.
93CHAPTER II.
240CHAPTER VIII.
94CHAPTER III.
241SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT ABUDA ZARA (IDOLATRY).
95TO THE READER.
242TRACT ABUDA ZARA (IDOLATRY).
96SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME VII.--TRACT BETZAH.
243CHAPTER II.
97TRACT BETZAH (YOM TOB).
244CHAPTER III.
98CHAPTER II.
245CHAPTER IV.
99CHAPTER III.
246CHAPTER V.
100CHAPTER IV.
247APPENDIX
101CHAPTER V.
248TRACT HORIOTH (DECISIONS).
102SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME VII.--TRACT SUCCAH.
249CHAPTER I.
103TRACT SUCCAH.
250CHAPTER II.
104CHAPTER II.
251CHAPTER III.
105CHAPTER III.
252PREFACE.
106CHAPTER IV.
253INTRODUCTION.
107CHAPTER V.
254THE HISTORY OF THE TALMUD.
108A WORD TO THE PUBLIC.
255CHAPTER II.
109SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME VIII.--TRACT TAANITH.
256CHAPTER III.
110TRACT TAANITH (FASTING).
257CHAPTER IV.
111CHAPTER II.
258CHAPTER V.
112CHAPTER III.
259CHAPTER VI.
113CHAPTER IV.
260CHAPTER VII.
114SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF VOLUME VIII.--TRACT MEGILLA.
261CHAPTER VIII.
115TRACT MEGILLA.
262CHAPTER IX
116CHAPTER II.
263CHAPTER X.
117CHAPTER III.
264CHAPTER XI.
118CHAPTER IV.
265CHAPTER XII.
119EBEL RABBATHI (GREAT MOURNING), OR SEMA'HOTH (JOYS).
266CHAPTER XIII.
120CHAPTER II.
267CHAPTER XIV.
121CHAPTER III.
268CHAPTER XV.
122CHAPTER IV.
269CHAPTER XVI.
123CHAPTER V.
270CHAPTER XVII.
124CHAPTER VI.
271CHAPTER XVIII.
125CHAPTER VII.
272CHAPTER XIX.
126CHAPTER VIII.
273APPENDIX A.
127CHAPTER IX.
274APPENDIX B.
128CHAPTER X.
275PART I. HISTORICAL AND LITERARY INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EDITION OF THE TALMUD.
129CHAPTER XI.
276CHAPTER II.
130CHAPTER XII.
277CHAPTER III.
131CHAPTER XIII.
278CHAPTER IV.
132CHAPTER XIV.
279CHAPTER V.
133INTRODUCTION TO SECTION JURISPRUDENCE.
280CHAPTER VI.
134SECTION NEZIKIN (JURISPRUDENCE).
281CHAPTER VII.
135TRACT ABOTH. (pt. 1)
282CHAPTER VIII.
136TRACT ABOTH. (pt. 2)
283CHAPTER IX.
137CHAPTER II.
284CHAPTER X.
138CHAPTER III.
285PART II. ETHICS OF THE TALMUD.
139CHAPTER IV.
286CHAPTER II.
140CHAPTER V.
287PART III. METHOD.
141CHAPTER VI.
288PART IV. CRITICISM.
142SYNOPSIS OF SUBJECTS OF TRACT DERECH ERETZ-RABBA AND ZUTA RABBA.
289APPENDIX
143TRACT DERECH ERETZ--RABBA. (WORLDLY AFFAIRS.)
290PART V. THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE SIX SECTIONS IN THEIR SIXTY TRACTS.
144CHAPTER III.
291Memorable Quotes
145CHAPTER IV.
292Analysis
146CHAPTER V.
293Reflection
147CHAPTER VI.
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