Adin Rabbi Steinsaltz Knihy

Translates and discusses the ancient books of the Talmud, and includes a reference guide to aid in studying the Jewish text.

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This volume continues Tractate Ketubot's discission of marriage and the family.

Steinsaltz, Rabbi Adin

This volume of Rabbi Steinsaltz's pioneering translation of Talmud deals offers ethical guidelines for various commercial transactions, with a special focus on employer-employee relations.

The latest volume in the historic publishing program that opens the doorway for pilgrims of every backround.

Volume IV of this monumental publishing venture continues Tractate Bava Metzia offers ethical guidelines for employer-employee relations and various commercial transactions.

Volume III examines the realm of business ethics and personal morality and discusses a wide range of commercial transactions and practices.

Volume II includes some of the most frequently studied pages in the entire Talmud, deals with questions of ownership and responsibility for other people's property.

The Steinsaltz Edition makes Judaism's great compendium of tradition, law, and legend accessible to modern English readers for the first time. The Babylonian Talmud, an authoritative basis for Jewish law since its completion in the sixth century, has been a vital study for Jewish communities worldwide. However, its complex Hebrew and Aramaic text often poses a barrier to understanding. This edition transcends mere translation, as Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz serves as a personal guide through Talmudic logic and thought. His introductions and commentaries clarify the text, while illustrated marginal notes provide insights into daily life during Talmudic times. This volume, Tractate Bava Metzia, Part One, is ideal for newcomers, covering fundamental elements of Talmudic logic. It addresses disputes arising in daily life and commercial transactions, such as property ownership claims. Related issues, including contracts, loans, and promissory notes, are examined, along with court procedures and the significance of oaths for claimants. The courts' commitment to ensuring justice for all parties is evident throughout. Additionally, the interplay of personalities and the subtleties of human relationships enrich the discussions, reflecting the complexities of human life.

In this volume, TRACTATE KETUBOT, PART I, discusses the wedding: what day should it be held on, elements of the ceremony, including the wording. Also, the text discusses the KETUBAH, the sum of money the marriage contract stipulates a woman