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Talmud Erubin: Soncino Talmud in English Book 13 Kindle Edition

by Israel W. Slotki (Author), Isidore Epstein (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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This book presents an elegant classic English edition of Tractate ERUBIN ("mingling").

It is the second Talmud treatise of Seder Mo'ed, forming an appendix to the treatise Shabbath. It contains regulations concerning three kinds of "'erub": (1) the 'erub par excellence, called also, as in the first paragraph of this treatise, "mabui" (lit. "street"), elliptically for "'erub mabui" (ch. i.-ii.); (2) "'erube tehumin" (ch. iii.-v.); and (3) "'erube hazerot" (ch. vi.-vii. 5).

These three sections are followed by miscellaneous laws concerning carrying things a distance of four cubits or more within the public domain, or from the public domain into the private domain, and vice versa (ch. viii. 6 to end of treatise).

xtraneous matters are occasionally introduced; e.g., from four things soldiers in a camp are exempt: (1) they may freely take wood for their use without becoming guilty of robbery; (2) they need not wash their hands before meals; (3) they may partake of demai; and (4) they need not prepare 'erube hazerot. The rules of 'erube tehumin lead to the question whether the two days of New Year should be treated as equally sacred, or as including one sacred and one non-sacred day.

Rabbi Dosa b. Harkinas gives expression to the latter view by suggesting two different forms of prayer for the two days. Wisdom and general rules of conduct in the volume include these. "When the wine's in, the secret's out" (65a); "three things betray a man: his purse, his cup, and his temper" ("kiso, koso, ka'aso"; 65b) "He who lowers himself is raised, by God" (13a). "Wo unto me if I displease my Maker; wo unto me if I displease my inclination" (18a). "Part of man's praises may be said in his presence; the whole in his absence" (ib.). "A rule, apart from enumerated exceptions, does not necessarily apply to all cases contained in the general term" (27a). "It may be assumed for certain that a messenger carries out his mission" (31b). "It may be assumed for certain that a 'haber' does not part with a thing not fully prepared for use" (32a). In recommending meekness the Gemara points to the Hillelites as examples. For three years they were discussing certain problems with the Shammaites; in the end they prevailed because they were modest, and kindly disposed toward others, having due regard for the opinion of their opponents.

An incident in the life of R. Akiba is related as an example of firmness in obedience to religious precepts. Akiba, when in prison, was attended by R. Joshua, who was daily supplied with a certain quantity of water for Akiba. One day the governor of the prison reduced the quantity by one-half. Akiba was then informed that there was not sufficient water to wash his hands before taking his meal. The rabbi insisted on having the water for washing his hands even at the risk of dying of thirst. (From JE, s.v. 'Erubin.)
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    March 12, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007JWIFN6
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1347 pages
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Soncino Talmud Erubin
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    This series of the Soncino Babylonin Talmud is well presented. It is easy to navagate with the folios listed on the right hand side, a simple click takes you directly to the folio you are seeking. They are generally a good and reliable translation although there have been minor editorial changes to passages that Gentile readers may find offensive in their original form. Some of these are as minor as word changes, while others are in the form of footnotes added to mislead the reader as to the true meaning of the passage.It is for this reason i have not given it 5 stars, as I believe this is done to hide what Judaism actually teaches in regard to Gentiles. Most of these changes would not be noticable to the average reader.

    There is the ability to highlight and bookmark passages for later reference.

    I have used these volumes for research and have found them valuable for checking references and quotes.

    I will certainly be downloading the other volumes in the series as they become available.
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