The Talmud

[footballfanatic]

I've been doing a deep-dive study on the Talmud and, specifically, the Talmudic Period which was between 400 BC and 500 AD in Israel. It's interesting that we think we know Jesus but so many of us have never heard of the Talmud and don't know that it would have been one of the most influential documents to the people of that day since it extrapolated God's law. For example, today we say that stealing is a crime (just like "Thou shalt not steal") but we define it and its punishments based on what is stolen, if someone was armed while doing it, if that person has done it before, etc. Same thing with murder (first degree, second, manslaughter, neglectful homicide, etc.). The Talmud was basically the teachings concerning God's law and was the text book for Jewish law. I have been reading it and learning more about the Torah, Jewish life (especially during the days written about in the New Testament) and some of the matters that Jesus discussed with the disciples and Pharisees make more sense now. It's clear Jesus knew the Talmud well.

 

[ralliann]

I've been doing a deep-dive study on the Talmud and, specifically, the Talmudic Period which was between 400 BC and 500 AD in Israel. It's interesting that we think we know Jesus but so many of us have never heard of the Talmud and don't know that it would have been one of the most influential documents to the people of that day since it extrapolated God's law. For example, today we say that stealing is a crime (just like "Thou shalt not steal") but we define it and its punishments based on what is stolen, if someone was armed while doing it, if that person has done it before, etc. Same thing with murder (first degree, second, manslaughter, neglectful homicide, etc.). The Talmud was basically the teachings concerning God's law and was the text book for Jewish law. I have been reading it and learning more about the Torah, Jewish life (especially during the days written about in the New Testament) and some of the matters that Jesus discussed with the disciples and Pharisees make more sense now. It's clear Jesus knew the Talmud well.

oops sorry I did not realize I was in the Messianic section.

 

[GedaliahMaegil]

I've been doing a deep-dive study ...

Is there a question in there somewhere ... ?

 

[Torah Keeper]

Yes Yeshua knew the Talmud but often spoke against it.

 

[Thatgirloncfforums]

A few questions.

1) What translation should I purchase if I want to read the Talmud (s) for myself? I tried asking an Orthodox Jew once and she just brushed me off saying that I would need to know Hebrew and since it was a study in case law it didn't matter anyway.

2) What approach should I take in reading it, since Christ criticized the Pharisees and since the Talmud (reportedly) condemns Christ and his mother?

Thanks.

I've been doing a deep-dive study on the Talmud and, specifically, the Talmudic Period which was between 400 BC and 500 AD in Israel. It's interesting that we think we know Jesus but so many of us have never heard of the Talmud and don't know that it would have been one of the most influential documents to the people of that day since it extrapolated God's law. For example, today we say that stealing is a crime (just like "Thou shalt not steal") but we define it and its punishments based on what is stolen, if someone was armed while doing it, if that person has done it before, etc. Same thing with murder (first degree, second, manslaughter, neglectful homicide, etc.). The Talmud was basically the teachings concerning God's law and was the text book for Jewish law. I have been reading it and learning more about the Torah, Jewish life (especially during the days written about in the New Testament) and some of the matters that Jesus discussed with the disciples and Pharisees make more sense now. It's clear Jesus knew the Talmud well.