The Koren Talmud Bavli: Tractate Shabbat Part 1

by Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, Koren Publishers Jerusalem (Editor)

The Koren Talmud is a special edition of the brilliant and accessible Steinsaltz Talmud that includes the classic Vilna Talmud page. The Koren Talmud sets each Vilna page opposite each of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's incomparable elucidation pages, which include modern Hebrew translations, clarifying explanations, succinct commentaries, detailed indexes, and scientific and historical background. The Koren Talmud fosters deep and creative engagement with the Talmud text, by allowing users to reference the traditional page as they are guided through its layers of meaning by one the greatest Talmud scholars of all time.

356 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2010

About the author

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz (Hebrew: עדין שטיינזלץ) or Adin Even Yisrael (Hebrew: עדין אבן ישראל) is internationally regarded as one of the leading rabbis of this century. The author of many books, he is best known for his monumental translation of and commentary on the Talmud. Rabbi Steinsaltz founded the Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications. Under its aegis, he has published to date 58 books on the Talmud, Jewish mysticism, religious thought, sociology, historical biography, and philosophy. He teaches at Mayanot in Jerusalem. In 1988, he was awarded the Israel Prize, Israel's highest honor. He has received honorary Ph.D. degrees from Yeshiva University, Bar Ilan University, and Ben Gurion University.

Reviews

[Arielle Krule · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10, but lacking a strong female lead.

[Arielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10, but no strong female leads.