1. Rabbinic Literature, Judaism and the Shema
Introduction Why should a Christian embark on an examination of rabbinic literature? Despite all the misunderstandings that Christians have about these Hebrew writings, there is still so much beauty to be discovered in the way Jewish people view life and God and the study scriptures. One of the ways to catch a glimpse of the beauty of Judaism is to study Jewish prayer. ... Right away this opening chapter of the Talmud gives some interesting insights into rabbinic literature. When reading this chapter, or anywhere in the Talmud for that matter, it is interesting to note that no matter what cent...
- Word Count: 3136
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School