{"product_id":"kamtza-bar-kamtza-the-dramatic-story-from-the-talmud-with-classic-commentaries-and-insights-from-chassidut-and-kabbalah-9781738304295","title":"Kamtza, Bar Kamtza: The dramatic story from the Talmud with classic commentaries and insights from Chassidut and Kabbalah","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Boruch Merkur\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tree of Life Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tree of Life Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Judaism - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic Talmudic story that explains why the Holy Temple was destroyed-brought to life with stunning original artwork, classic commentaries, and profound insights from Chassidut and Kabbalah.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA servant's mistake. A banquet gone wrong. A silence that shattered a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza, found in Tractate Gittin (55b-57a), is one of the most powerful narratives in all of rabbinic literature. When a man publicly humiliates his enemy at a feast-and the rabbis present say nothing-the consequences spiral from personal grievance to national catastrophe: the destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully illustrated volume\u003c\/b\u003e presents the full Talmudic text in Hebrew and English alongside rich commentary drawn from Rashi, Tosafot, the Ben Yehoyada, the Maharal, Steinsaltz, the Arizal, and many more. Original graphic-novel-style artwork brings each scene vividly to life-from the fateful banquet to Nero's arrows, Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai's daring escape, and the fall of the Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The complete Gemara text (Gittin 55b-57a) with facing English translation\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed commentary weaving together classic and Chassidic sources\u003cbr\u003e- Insights from Kabbalah on the spiritual roots of the destruction\u003cbr\u003e- Original full-color illustrations throughout\u003cbr\u003e- Boxed essays on topics like the Davidic dynasty, the \"Iron Dome of Torah,\" and divine justice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're learning this sugya for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, this volume transforms a familiar story into a deeply layered exploration of jealousy, pride, moral paralysis, and the terrifying power of unchecked hatred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting and art by Rabbi Boruch Merkur. Published by The Tree of Life Books.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree of Life Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890001232023,"sku":"9781738304295","price":1509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781738304295.webp?v=1781178490","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/kamtza-bar-kamtza-the-dramatic-story-from-the-talmud-with-classic-commentaries-and-insights-from-chassidut-and-kabbalah-9781738304295","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}