While the Hebrew Bible is the true center of Judaism, it is the Talmud that provides many central values for living. Setting out specific guidelines for daily living with profound words of wisdom for life's most uncertain dilemmas, this introduction to the Talmud explores the essence of Judaism through reflections on the words of the rabbinic sages. Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins will help to inform and enlighten you on the value of the Talmud, demonstrating how it can be appreciated not just by Jews, but by anyone seeking a greater understanding of religious life and its mysteries.
