Treasures of the Talmud : an inspirational introduction / compiled by S. Levy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Levy, Solomon, 1872-

Library of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth (University of Pennsylvania)

Standardized Title:

Talmud. English. Selections.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Midrash--Translations into English.

Midrash.

Genre:

Translations.

Penn Provenance:

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth (donor)

Physical Description:

163 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Maple Shade, NJ : Genizah Editions, 2001.

Summary:

The Talmud is an encyclopedia of Jewish knowledge, one that is studied by millions of people on a daily basis. A powerful source of biblical elaboration and commentary, the Talmud also is a work of allusion and wisdom. Treasures of the Talmud is a little-known work originally published in 1925 as an introduction to the Talmud and its inspirational offerings. This book features an opening section on the history and contents of the Talmud followed by selected spiritual teachings and maxims on the world and life, virtues and vices, and religion and worship. These ancient sayings are valued reads for daily inspiration, helpful aids in further religious study, and prized accompaniments to sermons. Treasures of the Talmud is the little volume of great value to all wishing deeper insight to one of the most regarded religious works.

Notes:

"This work ... consists ... of an introduction explaining the nature and contents of the Talmud ; and ... of selected illustrations of the wisdom and teaching of the Rabbis contained in Talmudic and Midrashic literature."--Preface.

Originally published by Mazin and Co., London, 1925.

Local Notes:

Presented to the Penn Libraries by the Board of Governors of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth.

ISBN:

1590210093

9781590210093

OCLC:

51288414