Flashcards on the Talmud

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The Talmud

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The Talmud is the Jewish oral law in written form, including commentaries on the oral law.

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Origin of the word "Talmud"

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The word "Talmud" comes from the Hebrew word meaning "to teach" or "to learn."

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Purpose of the Talmud

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The Talmud is used to learn more about the laws and rules of Judaism.

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Historical Origin of the Talmud

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The Talmud originates from the 2nd century.

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Definition of Oral Law

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Oral law refers to laws passed down from God to Moses and shared verbally before being written.

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Components of the Talmud

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The Talmud is made up of the Mishnah and the Gemara.

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Definition of the Mishnah

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The Mishnah is the first written version of the oral law.

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Definition of the Gemara

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The Gemara consists of discussions among Rabbis interpreting the Mishnah.

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Timeframe of rabbinic discussions

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Rabbinic discussions in the Gemara took place between the 2nd and 5th centuries.

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Rabbi Judah Ha-Nasi

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The compilation of the Mishnah is mostly associated with Rabbi Judah Ha-Nasi.