The Talmud - (Lives of Great Religious Books) by Barry Scott Wimpfheimer (Paperback)

The Babylonian Talmud is an ancient Jewish text that has remained in print for centuries, defying its narrow scholasticism and ambiguous language to become a bestseller.

In this remarkable book, Barry Scott Wimpfheimer tells the story of how this unlikely book has remained relevant and popular, explaining why it is a received source of traditional teachings, a touchstone of cultural authority, and a powerful symbol of Jewishness for supporters and critics alike.

With its hybrid of Hebrew and Aramaic language and incomprehensible complexity, the Talmud has remained a mystery to many.

But Wimpfheimer's engaging and accessible writing makes it easy to understand why this book has endured for so long.

Don't miss out on this fascinating story of how one of the most unlikely bestsellers in history has captured the hearts and minds of readers around the world.

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