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Book Reviews of Wit and Wisdom of the Talmud (Dover Thrift Editions)

Wit and Wisdom of the Talmud (Dover Thrift Editions)
Wit and Wisdom of the Talmud - Dover Thrift Editions
ISBN-13: 9780486415970
ISBN-10: 048641597X
Publication Date: 6/14/2001
Pages: 80
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
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According to Wikipedia, the TALMUD: contains the opinions of thousands of rabbis on a variety of subjects, including law, ethics, philosophy, customs, history, theology, lore and many other topics.

The TALMUD is the explanation of religious and legal norms how Jews are expected to conduct themselves. It is second only to the TORAH in importance to adherents of the Jewish faith.

The book is divided into more than 100 categories, including: quarreling, jealousy, hospitality, orphans and perdition. There are short excerpts illustrating the TALMUDS view. Here are a few examples.

MONEY: Money makes even bastards legitimate.

OPPORTUNITY: If the thief has no opportunity, he thinks himself honorable.

CHILDRENS OBLIGATIONS TO PARENTS: Only when the father tempts the son to commit sin is disobedience justifiable.

PRIDE: Pride is a sign of the worst poverty ignorance.

4 stars due to the slimness of the volume.