ISBN-13: 9780872432307

The Talmud embodies the canonical and civil law of the Jews. In Selections from the Talmud Rabbi Barry Marks provides an illuminating introduction to this classic work and chooses numerous passages to open a centuries-old treasury of wisdom to interest all readers, Jews and non-Jews alike. Part of the Public Library Series designed for the traveler, the commuter, readers who prefer their books to be portable yet substantial, easily affordable and handsomely packaged. Here, too, is the perfect choice for that spur-of-the-moment hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or bar mitzvah gift. Each volume is only slightly larger than a deck of playing cards, costs only $4.95 but in 192 pages provides a complete work of substance and quality that will fit easily into a purse or the pockets of a business suit.