Talmud- context and details

Question 1

What does the Talmud contain?

Answer 1

-Mishnah (collection of oral teachings in 6 sections)
-Gemara (contemporary on Mishnah)

Question 2

What is the Talmud

Answer 2

The Oral Law

Question 3

Significance and context of the Talmud (oral law)

Answer 3

A central text of Judaism providing commentary helping Jews to understand rabbinic interpretations of the Hebrew bible

Question 4

3 points of significance of the Oral law (Talmud)

Answer 4

1. Studying the Oral law can be particularly challenging but it is considered a duty for many Jewish men
2. Many consider the Oral law to be inspired by God
3. It can give insight and understanding into conversations and arguments that have been influencing the nature and practice of Jewish law for almost 2000 years