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Why is studying the Hebrew Bible and commentaries such as the Talmud so important to Jews?
The Tanakh or Jewish Bible is considered to be God's revelations to mankind, providing the key instructions on how to behave in the highest ethical manner. The commentaries like the MishnaH, Talmud, Shulchan Aruch, and numerous other such books expand and interpret the words of the Torah, the first part of the Tanakh. These expansions and interpretations serve to make the rules of the Torah applicable to daily circumstances and life-issues.
Studying the Hebrew Bible and commentaries such as the Talmud helps Jews understand their history, culture, and religious beliefs. It provides guidance on how to live a moral and ethical life according to Jewish tradition, and fosters a deeper connection to their faith and community.
Because doing so is an explicit commandment (Deuteronomy ch.6). Also, the Torah reveals many secrets to those who study it in depth and sincerely. See also:
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What does the word Talmud mean in Hebrew?
As a gerund, Talmud means studying. As a noun, Talmud refers to a specific set of published volumes of Rabbinical deliberations. See also:About the Talmud
The Mishnah together with commentaries is known as the?
talmud.
How would you use Talmud in a sentence?
Studying the Talmud is an important practice for Jewish scholars to understand religious laws and ethics.
What is a book with commentaries explaining Jewish laws?
The Talmud
What are the names for the 2 commentaries of Jewish scriptures?
1. Babylonian Talmud 2. Jerusalem Talmud
What is contained in the Hebrew Bible that is not the Talmud?
The Tanach (Hebrew Bible) is not in the Talmud. The Talmud contains commentary on the Tanach.
Are there any important books or writings for Judaism?
Thousands; much too many to list. Just to give you an idea, Rashi's paramount, indispensable commentary on the Torah has itself garnered more than two hundred published super-commentaries. And Rambam's (Maimonides) Mishna Torah (Jewish law) has more than 370 published commentaries. To return to your question, the most important books are the Bible (Tanakh) and the Talmud. The Hebrew Bible consists of 24 books, and the Talmud has a number of volumes containing 2720 pages.
What is an example of a principle?
When God speaks in the Scripture, He is speaking to everyone who will hear. Men have developed commentaries or 'theologic principles' to help explain various parts of Scripture - as their interpretation of it or exegesis. This is true for the Hebrew Bible (Talmud) and the Christian Bible with its Commentaries like the 'dispensation principles or the context principles.'
What has the author Eliahu Schulsinger written?
Eliahu Schulsinger has written: 'Yad Eliyahu' -- subject(s): Commentaries, Talmud Yerushalmi, Talmud
What has the author Israel Porath written?
Israel Porath has written: 'Sefer Mavo ha-Talmud' -- subject(s): Commentaries, Talmud
When did Rashi die?
Rashi is the acronym for Rabbi Shlomo Itzhaki, who was a medieval French rabbi who is remembered for his commentaries on the Talmud and the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh). He lived from February 22, 1040 through July 13, 1105.
What has the author Isaac Ralbag written?
Isaac Ralbag has written: 'Ma'yene ha-Talmud' -- subject(s): Collections, Commentaries, Talmud. Keritot
