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Introduction to the Talmud and Midrash Paperback – June 1, 1996

by Hermann L. Strack (Author), Gunter Stemberger (Author), Markus Bockmuehl (Translator)
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Gunter Stemberger's revision of H. L. Strack's classic introduction to rabbinic literature, which appeared in its first English edition in 1991, was widely acclaimed.

Gunter Stemberger and Markus Bockmuehl have now produced this updated edition, which is a significant revision (completed in 1996) of the 1991 volume. Following Strack's original outline, Stemberger discusses first the historical framework, the basic principles of rabbinic literature and hermeneutics and the most important Rabbis. The main part of the book is devoted to the Talmudic and Midrashic literature in the light of contemporary rabbinic research. The appendix includes a new section on electronic resources for the study of the Talmud and Midrash.

The result is a comprehensive work of reference that no student of rabbinics can afford to be without.

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  6. ISBN-10
    0800625242
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Readers will note a number of significant changes. Most importantly, the present text substantially represents the eighth German edition published by Gunter Stemberger in 1992.

About the Author

H. L. Strack (1848--1922) was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Berlin.



Gunter Stemberger is Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Vienna.



Markus Bockmuehl is a University Lecturer in Divinity and a Fellow and Tutor at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; Reprint edition (June 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800625242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800625245
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Peter Shir
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2010
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An absolutely indispensable volume on Rabbinic texts. A great reference book to study and to have on your shelf if you are student of Judaic texts. I will not repeat what has been said by other reviewers, but for me the summaries provided a great overview. The book is dry and academic, technical and reads almost like a dictionary, but this is what one should actually expect from this type of material. This book is not for an initial introduction to the rabbinic literature, but for those who perhaps understand much of scholarly talk and technical terminology. I especially like bibliographies at the end of each sections. They tell you of published editions and translations of the original texts discussed if you are trying to locate them for study.
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DASTT
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
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Just what I wanted, an introduction. Met all expectations. Well written for the average reader. Definitely recommend for anyone interested in this topic.
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Shawgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013
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For my son for college. he will enjoy reading this book in class as he studies this material in school.
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PURCHASER
3.0 out of 5 stars MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND ON MY COMMENTS.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
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(EDITED LATER IN PARANTHESIS)
POOR ENGLISH TRANSLATION.(part if my problem is that the sources are in the same 'BOLD FONT' so the reader goes straight into the source as if its part of the story line) TRANSLATED 1985. NOT FLOWING.LOTS OF DETAILS AND ALL THE SOURCES ARE GIVEN(which is good so I can reference the information in the original Hebrew)
I PICKED UP SOME POINTS. I don't know who would want this because of the paper quality,
the font is 'bold' thick black bold. They could have done a better job. This is 2016. Everything can be computerized TO IMPROVE. (the abbreviations are not the usual so I had to keep going in the back of the book).(once you get used to this style it makes it a little easier to read. Still its a poor layout
THE VALUE IS NOT THERE IN PRINT BOOK BINDING PAPER AND PRINTING.BUT NEW INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE IS PRICELESS. ITS JUST NOT A COMFORTABLE READ.
FOR A SERIOUS STUDENT OF HEBREW, YOU WOULD NOT NEED THIS, YOU WOULD GO DIRECT. ALTHOUGH
THIS CAN GIVE YOU SOURCES WHERE TO GO.IT DEPENDS ON YOUR ABILITY AND ENERGY IN YOUR MIND.
I'D LOVE TO SEE IT REWORKED. I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN
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PseudoPhilo
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work to introduce one to Rabbinical Literature
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2005
The book is compact, yet very informing. It is called an "introduction", yet it is perhaps a little bit more than an introduction. At the same time, I would recommend this work for beginner as well as those more familiar with the topic.

The book is very readable for the amount of compressed information and scholarship it includes. The many reprints make it up-to-date.
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High Tech Hillbilly
1.0 out of 5 stars Overly Complex and muddied
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015
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Overly Complex and not really an "Introduction" to anything.

The book is written in extremely tedious contexts and any normal reader would quickly get frustrated.

This is a typical work where the author/authors go so far overboard into granular details, that the audience completely misses anything of substance.
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Shayne
3.0 out of 5 stars more "acceptable" than "good."
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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The condition is more "acceptable" than "good." The cover and pages are very foxed. I would have looked for another one if I knew. Because of how aged it is, I fear the pages will fall out as I read it. I feel the price was more than it's worth. It's seems a waste to me, and now I have to look for another that I can read.
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Kevin Maze
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2007
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This is a good introduction to the Talmud and Midrash. However, perhaps the authors should have published an "Introduction to the Introduction of the Talmud and Midrash." There is a lot of scholarly material here, but it is written from the viewpoint that the reader is already somewhat familiar with Rabbinic Literture. One may wish to familiarize himself/herself with such terms as Baraita, Tannaim and Amoraim before beginning this book. A great book for anyone wanting to study Rabbinic Literature.
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Andre
5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction
Reviewed in Germany on December 9, 2017
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If you want a book just tot look things up; this is a great book to do that. Its not a book that is a good read but if you forgot certain names of other details. You can find it all in this book.
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James McSharry
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2016
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I am very pleased with this edition. Thank you.
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