{"product_id":"the-talmud-9781396323447","title":"The Talmud","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Joseph Barclay\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: World - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Talmud\" translated by Joseph Barclay is a pioneering work, being one of the first substantial abridged translations of this central text in Jewish tradition and law. Published in the late nineteenth century, this translation marks a significant contribution to the understanding of the Talmud beyond the Jewish community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarclay, a sympathetic Christian scholar, undertook this immense task after a decade of study with learned Rabbis in the Holy Land. Recognizing the enormity of translating the Talmud, which is more voluminous than the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Barclay adopted a representative approach. He translated the Mishna (the primary text) of seventeen tracts covering the entire span of the Talmud, along with a commentary on the Tabernacle. His selection includes tracts not found in other translations of the time, like Blessings, Sabbatical Year, and Leprosy, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the translation is a detailed plan of the Temple complex, complete with architectural notes, adding a unique dimension to this work. Barclay's translation is straightforward, minimizing personal commentary, and has become a meaningful and influential modern interpretation of the Talmud, despite its relative obscurity. This translation serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to delve into the depths of Jewish law and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Left of Brain Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45135849783447,"sku":"9781396323447","price":3487.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781396323447.webp?v=1768541965","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-talmud-9781396323447","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}