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The Talmud: Selections · Sacred Texts

The Talmud: Selections

63 entries · 8 sections

by H. Polano

Start Reading Page Index the Emperor and the Aged Man Proverbs Preface Contents Introduction

Part First: Biblical History

Chapter I. From Cain and Abel to the Destruction of Babel's Tower Chapter II. From the Birth of Abram to the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Chapter III. From the Birth of Isaac to the Wars of Shechem Chapter IV. From Joseph's Youth to His Elevation Over Egypt Chapter V. Joseph's Greatness and Jacob's Entry Into Egypt Chapter VI. Death of Jacob and His Sons--Moses--The Deliverance From Egypt

Part Second: Biblical Commentaries

I. The Deliverance From Egypt Chapter II. The Ten Plagues III. The Death of Moses IV. The Book of Esther V. King Solomon, the Wise

Part Third: The Rabbis, their Teachings and Lives

Rabbi Judah, the ''Chief''Simon, the Righteous Rabbi Ishmael, the High Priest Rabbi Meir Hillel Hannasi.Rashi Maimonides Rabbi Ammon, of Metz

II. Teachings of the Rabbis

Benevolence Meekness The Fear of God Honour thy Parents The Law and its Study Prayer The Sabbath Rewards and Punishments Trades Death Funeral Sermon over a dead Rabbi

III. Incidents in The Lives of the Rabbis

Rabbi Akiba Elishah ben Abuyah Rabbi Simon

Part Fourth: Proverbs and Sayings of the Rabbis

The Desert Island Proving a Claim A Payment with Interest The Weasel and the Well The Lawful Heir Nothing in the World without its Use The Reward of Faith Abtinoss and Garmah Trust in God The Bride and Bridegroom Truth The Destruction of Bithar The Destruction of Jerusalem Second Destruction of Jerusalem Hannah and her Seven Sons

Part Fifth: Civil and Criminal Law--The Holy Days

Sketch of Civil and Criminal Codes Passover Pentecost New Year, or the Day of Memorial The Day of Atonement Feast of Tabernacles ''Hannuckah,'' The Feast of Dedication Purim