The Babylonian Talmud - Michael L Rodkinson - Bog

The Babylonian Talmud: Tract Sanhedrin is a book written by Michael L. Rodkinson. It is a comprehensive and detailed study of the Sanhedrin, which was the supreme Jewish court in ancient times. The book is a part of the Babylonian Talmud, which is a collection of Jewish law and tradition that dates back to the early centuries of the Common Era. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the Sanhedrin, including its history, structure, and function. It also delves into the various legal and ethical issues that were debated and decided by the court, such as criminal law, civil law, and religious law. The author provides a thorough analysis of the Talmudic texts, using his expertise in Hebrew and Aramaic to translate and interpret the original source material. He also provides extensive commentary and analysis, drawing on a wide range of historical and cultural sources to give readers a deeper understanding of the context in which the Sanhedrin operated. Overall, The Babylonian Talmud: Tract Sanhedrin is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Jewish law and tradition, as well as for scholars of ancient history and religion. It is a comprehensive and authoritative study of one of the most important institutions in Jewish history, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the legal and ethical debates that shaped the Jewish community in ancient times.GEMARA: How is to be understood the expression of the Mishna: One party selects one, etc.? Does it mean one party may select one court of three judges, and likewise the other; and then both the third court, which would be altogether nine judges? Are, then, three not sufficient? It means, if one party selects one judge its opponent may also do so, and then both may select the third one. And what is the reason of such a selection? It was said in Palestine in the name of R. Zera: Because each party selects its own judge, and both agree in the selection of the third one, the decision will be a just one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.