Artscroll Introduction to the Talmud History Personalities English Full Size Edition History, Personalities and Background We study the Talmud, poring over its pages, cherishing its every word. But do we know very much about its background? In this beautiful volume, we will enrich and enhance the experience of learning Talmud with so much vital information! Includes writings on: Biographies of hundreds of major Tannaim and Amoraim. Major historical documents discussing the origin of the Mishnah and Gemara, including Rambam's Introduction to Yad Chazakah and to his Commentary on the Mishnah, with both Hebrew text and English translation, and explanatory notes. The Iggeres Rav Sherira Gaon in Aramaic and English translation, with explanatory notes.
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