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From: dsg@mhuxi.UUCP (GREEN)
Newsgroups: net.religion.jewish
Subject: A BOOK ABOUT TALMUD
Message-ID: <1192@mhuxi.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 8-Mar-84 09:34:53 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar  8 09:34:53 1984
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I've noticed that Talmud subjects have been discussed at various levels
of understanding.  The *best* book that I know of that explains what the
Talmud is, its history, structure and content, and method of study is:

"The Essential Talmud" by Adin Steinsaltz
Available in paperback, softcover and hardcover
Bantam Books, Inc. 666 Fifth Avenue, New York , NY (paperback 1977)
Basic Books  NY  (soft and hardcover)

It is easily available in New York Jewish bookstores, at least the hardcover
version is.  If you would like more info, or if you need assistance in
getting a copy, please contact me.  By the way, the book does not assume
that you are Jewish or would like to be.  It is just a very readable book
aimed at a general audience.

David Seth Green
AT&T Bell Labs   phone 201-564-2290
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