The Talmud (eBook)

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2023
450 Seiten
Left of Brain Books (Verlag)
978-1-396-32345-4 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;The Talmud"e; 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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.12.2023
• Übersetzer: Joseph Barclay
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Judentum
• Schlagworte: ancient Jewish Legal Text Interpretation • Christian Scholar Talmudic Study • Historical Temple Complex Study • Jewish Mishna Texts • Jewish Rituals and Sacrifices • Joseph Barclay Talmud Translation • Nineteenth Century Talmud Abridged • Sacred Jewish Jurisprudence • Talmudic Law and Tradition
• ISBN-10: 1-396-32345-7 / 1396323457
• ISBN-13: 978-1-396-32345-4 / 9781396323454