The complete idiot's guide to the Talmud. (©2004)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Complete idiot's guide; Talmud
• Further Information: Note: By Rabbi Aaron Perry.
• Other Names: Parry, Aaron
• Contents: What is the Talmud? -- In the beginning -- Spreading the word -- People of the Talmud -- Of seeds and blessings -- All about appointed times -- All about the women -- The law of the land -- Holiness -- Pure or impure? -- Talmudic logic and debate -- Getting mystical -- Dreams and visions -- Meaning and metaphors -- Talmudic humor and wit -- The Talmud and science -- Medicine and healing in the Talmud -- On being holy -- Talmudic behavior and conduct -- Man and god -- The Talmud and the land -- The Talmud on death and the afterlife -- Studying the Talmud -- The Talmud's take on contemporary issues -- Living a Talmudic life.
• Publisher Details: Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Copyright Date: 2004
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxi, 345 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 296.12; RELIGION -- Judaism -- Talmud; Electronic books; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Introductions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781440690457; 1440690456; 9781440696176; 1440696179
• Related ISBNs: 1592572022; 9781592572021
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-332) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.