Displaying 1 of 1 2004 Format: Book Author: Parry, Aaron. Title: The complete idiot's guide to the Talmud / by Rabbi Aaron Perry. Publisher, Date: Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, ©2004. Description: xxi, 345 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Summary: An introduction to the Talmud describes such topics as its contents, the relationship between science and medicine and Talmudic philosophy, the Talmudic lifestyle, and blessings found in the Talmud. Series: Complete idiot's guide Complete idiot's guide. Subjects: Talmud -- Introductions. Talmud -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Genre: Sacred works. Other Title: Complete idiot's guide Talmud Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-332) and index. Contents: What is the Talmud? -- In the beginning -- Spreading the word -- People of the Talmud -- Of seeds and blessings -- All about appointed times -- All about the women -- The law of the land -- Holiness -- Pure or impure? -- Talmudic logic and debate -- Getting mystical -- Dreams and visions -- Meaning and metaphors -- Talmudic humor and wit -- The Talmud and science -- Medicine and healing in the Talmud -- On being holy -- Talmudic behavior and conduct -- Man and god -- The Talmud and the land -- The Talmud on death and the afterlife -- Studying the Talmud -- The Talmud's take on contemporary issues -- Living a Talmudic life. Web Site: Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2004103224 ISBN: 1592572022 9781592572021 Other Number: 55876388 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 141020 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 296.12 Parry Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
