Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction by Northwestern University
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CW
Aug 28, 2017
This is a very well constructed introduction to the Talmud but I think it would be improved if it made more demands on the student in terms of reading assignments and exercises.
SO
Feb 23, 2020
Thank you for the clear instruction about a difficult topic of study. I marvel at the Talmud and the Rabbis who contributed to the wisdom contained within.
51 - 75 of 103 Reviews for The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction
By Justine S
•Feb 23, 2019
An excellent introduction to Talmud. Well composed, clear and easy to follow.
By Froment-Chatre
•Jul 27, 2017
Todah rabah pour ce précieux cours. Un cordial shalom de France. Lehitraot.
By Ray M
•May 20, 2021
Awesome course! It has really made me want more studies such as this.
By Jeff M
•Oct 17, 2024
Loved the course. Im looking forward to more Jewish Studies courses!
By Elaine H
•Jul 1, 2022
very interesting! Some of the slides could use some work
By Gideon
•Aug 1, 2017
This is hands down one of the best courses on Coursera
By Robert K
•Jun 18, 2017
Well-designed, informative and superbly narrated.
By Claire B
•Jul 30, 2020
Excellent introduction to a complicated topic.
By Leonard B
•Nov 21, 2020
An excellent introduction to a complex study.
By Felipe O
•Jun 16, 2020
They should do another extension course
By Deborah M
•Nov 3, 2019
interesting, well presented course
By Victoria R
•Aug 6, 2020
Very informative! Thank you!
By Phutoli S C
•Mar 26, 2019
Excellent and comprehensive!
By boaz m
•Sep 14, 2021
very well structured!!!!
By Fortunus M L
•Mar 26, 2021
Great introduction!
By Leonardo D
•Dec 30, 2020
Excelente curso!!!
By David M
•Oct 21, 2016
Ya'sher Koach!!!!
By Farzona M
•Aug 1, 2020
я люблю Ислам
By ABDUL B Q
•Dec 25, 2017
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By mohamed g s a
•Aug 5, 2020
good course
By Yohanan S
•Apr 7, 2019
Excellent!
By Owen R
•Dec 24, 2021
Good Job!
By David W
•Dec 14, 2020
I enjoyed the course tremendously. However, since I am/was a complete novice to Talmud and the sometimes complex argumentation and thought processes (and I am certain I got only a smattering and a simple one at that), it was sometimes difficult to follow the videos of Prof. Barry Wimpfheimer. He spoke way too quickly and monotonously. No inflection. Also, the transcripts of the lectures are terrible. They are not at all accurate, and there are many, many spelling errors and much incorrect punctuation. It made a complex subject even harder to follow. On the other hand, the videos of (now) Dr. Sarah Wolf were exemplary. A true joy to listen to, and very clear in all respects. All in all, I enjoyed the course, but it needs polishing.
By Lisa C
•May 27, 2020
This class is extremely informative...i came into it knowing absolutely nothing about The Talmud. I came out of this class with a better understand of what the Talmud has to say and how it is read...What i didnt know was ..the Talmud (complete) is just huge. I did pick up a little bit of Hebrew which i think is great. Im looking forward to purchasing a few chapters of Talmud and studying further. The only drawback of this class that keeps it from being 5 stars is the instructor has a fast speech rate ...he speaks very fast so youll be thankful for the pause and rewind feature. I think if he spoke at a slower rate there would likely be another entire unit added to the class.