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A Chapter of Talmud Hardcover – January 8, 2008

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This book is aimed at the first time Talmud student. The author has chosen to focus on the discussion of a single chapter as an introduction to, as the rabbis call it, swimming in the sea of Talmud.
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About the Author

Larry Layfer is a member of Am Yisrael Congregation where he has taught a Talmud class for the last decade, mostly based ion the Steinsaltz English edition of the Talmud.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Devora Publishing (January 8, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193444006X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934440063
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022
Interesting, engaging, case-study-style analysis teaching creative problem solving using ancient Jewish law. I'm a lawyer - the issues analyzed in this book remind me of the best parts of law school - analyzing everyday problems between people to find fault and acceptable solutions that are not only fair but which "feel" fair because the remedy/award is explained. Incredibly enjoyable read - I loved it.

Max Goodman -
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2008
For readers whose knowledge is scanty, a Chapter of Talmud provides a guide expressly for beginners, using a section of Bava Metzia as an example. Gently steering the reader, the author explains complex arguments but never compromises the integrity of the text, He anticipates where Talmudic logic has its own rules and identifies the speaker where there is ambiguity. Occasionally, to demonstrate a rabbi's flexibility, he talks about the same sage in other chapters or volumes. The paradigm for Talmud study is two students working together, but where a partner is not available, this brief introduction can be a useful companion.
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