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Complete Babylonian Talmud (English) [PDF]
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The Babylonian Talmud is a central text in Judaism and one of the two major components of the Talmud, along with the Jerusalem Talmud. It is an extensive compilation of Jewish legal discussions, stories, folklore, and teachings that cover a wide range of topics, including Jewish law (Halakhah), ethics, philosophy, customs, and legends. The Talmud is considered a foundational text for Jewish scholarship and is studied by Jewish scholars and students to gain insights into Jewish law and tradition.
The Babylonian Talmud was compiled and redacted over several centuries, starting around the 3rd century CE and continuing until the 5th century CE. It was composed primarily in the Jewish academies of Babylonia, which was then under Persian rule. The Talmud is written in a mixture of Hebrew and Aramaic, with most of the text being in Aramaic.
The structure of the Babylonian Talmud consists of six major divisions called "Sedarim" (orders), which are further divided into tractates. Each tractate focuses on a specific topic and contains discussions and debates among different rabbis from different time periods. The discussions often involve legal questions, interpretations of biblical texts, and ethical and moral teachings.
The Babylonian Talmud is widely studied and revered within the Jewish community for its depth of knowledge, legal insights, and historical significance. It serves as a primary source of Jewish law and tradition and continues to be a subject of study and interpretation by scholars and students of Judaism around the world.