The Talmud A Methodological Introduction

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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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introducing the Talmud
Week 2
False Testimony From Bible to Rabbis
Week 3
Reading the Bible & Rabbinic Logic
Week 4
Redaction & Textual Witnesses
Week 5
The Stam as Reader and Writer
Week 6
Tosefta, Tannaitic Midrash and Palestinian Talmud
Week 7
Narrative and History
Week 8
Conclusion

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Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Informative and deatiled. A bit more practical context for those unfamiliar with the jewish tradition would have helped put this on 5-star level :)

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.

Now I can read the Talmud and understand the discussions presented in light of the explanations given in the course.

I was a good course. I learned many things about Talmud that I did nit know before. It gave me a good understanding while reading the book The Talmud.