by hadassah | Nov 27, 2016 | Greco-Roman Period, The Talmud
Shaye J.D. Cohen. “Judaism to the Mishnah: 135-220 C.E.” Part II Greco-Roman Period Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism- a Parallel History of their Origins and Early Development. Ed. Hershal Shanks. Washington D.C.- Biblical Archaeology Society, 1993. The organization...
by hadassah | Nov 3, 2008 | The Talmud
Lawrence H. Schiffman, From Text to Tradition, Ktav Publishing House, Hoboken, NJ, 1991. There were two forms of study in the tannaitic period, respectively termed mishnah and midrash. There is a long-standing and important debate about which method of study came...
by hadassah | Nov 3, 2008 | The Talmud
Lawrence H. Schiffman, From Text to Tradition, Ktav Publishing House, Hoboken, NJ, 1991. Scholars have long debated the exact nature and history of the process that led to the redaction, arrangement, and selection of the Mishnah, the first major document to emerge...
by hadassah | Apr 9, 2008 | Greco-Roman Period, Hellenism and Hellenistic Trends in Judaism, The Talmud
The holiday of Hanukah, celebrating the Jewish victory over the Seleucids and the rededication of the Temple in 164 B.C.E., was observed by the lighting of lamps, symbolizing the relighting of the Temple menorah. The Babylonian Talmud explained the significance of the...
by hadassah | Apr 9, 2008 | The Talmud
This passage sets forth a particular order for the Passover eve celebration. It discusses the rule that one may not eat on the days preceding Sabbaths and festivals from the time of the afternoon sacrifice until the evening, and mandates that reclining at the Seder...
by hadassah | Apr 9, 2008 | The Talmud
In this aggadic passage, the Jerusalem Talmud stresses the importance of the return of lost objects to their owner. Not only is it the honest thing to do, but it brings honor upon God and His people. Rabbi Hanina related this story- “Some old Rabbis bought a pile of...
