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About the Course
The Talmud is one of the richest and most complicated works of literature the world has ever known. Since being composed around 1500 years ago it has inspired not only religious reverence but significant intellectual engagement. In this course learners will be introduced to the unique characteristics of this text and the challenges that inhere in studying it while studying a chapter of the Talmud. Students of the course can expect to develop an appreciation for how the Talmud works and why it continues to inspire religious and intellectual devotion. They will be challenged to employ critical reading skills and to analyze legal and historical concepts.
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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.
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By wads
•Jan 6, 2022
Dull as watching paint dry
By Maureen C
•Jul 3, 2020
Too technical. Boring.
By Tina D
•Sep 23, 2017
The course was read out by the instructors and read out extremely quickly, which is very annoying.