The Talmud

May 29, 2014·48 min·4 clips

Discover why the Talmud is described as a 'sea' of conflicting languages and traditions from ancient Palestine and Babylon.

This episode explores the Talmud, a central Jewish text composed of the Mishnah and Gemara, discussing its origins, structure, and historical development. Experts delve into debates between Babylonian and Palestinian versions, the role of key figures like Rashi and Maimonides, and how the Talmud is studied today as both a book and an ongoing intellectual activity.

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