| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 240 pages). |
| Series |
Brill reference library of ancient Judaism, 1566-1237 ; v. 9 |
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Brill reference library of ancient Judaism ; v. 9.
1566-1237
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages xiii-xix) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface; Bibliography; Chapter One: The Bavli's One Statement; Chapter Two: The Bavli's Exegetical Program; Chapter Three: Tradition and Selectivity; Chapter One: How the Talmud Is Organized; Chapter Two: The Bavli's Massive Miscellanies; Chapter Three: Rationality and Structure; Chapter Four: Where the Talmud Comes From; Chapter Five: A Reference System for the Talmud; Index of subjects; A; B; C; D; F; H; I; J; K; L; M; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y. |
| Summary |
The Bavli, or Talmud of Babylonia, the foundation-document of Judaism, its law, theology, and exegesis of Scripture, sets forth an orderly world, resting on reason and tested by rationality. This work covers the problem of the Bavil's intellectual cogency and formal coherence. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Talmud -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Talmud -- Criticism, Redaction.
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Talmud. (OCoLC)fst01356431
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RELIGION -- Judaism -- Talmud.
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Talmoed.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Neusner, Jacob, 1932- How the Talmud works. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2002 9004127968 (DLC) 2002028001 (OCoLC)50280029 |
| ISBN |
1417510536 (electronic bk.) |
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9781417510535 (electronic bk.) |
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