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Talmud

A Book, A people

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In this authoritative documentary, director Pierre-Henry Salfati traces the history of the Talmud the repository of millennia of Jewish wisdom. In doing so, he posits the question: What comprises this cardinal text of Judaism? Originally passed down orally from master to student, the Talmud is the hidden face of the Torah, or Old Testament. It is a vast body of legal, mythic, and philosophical texts, and a mixture of religious commentary and debate, of history and science, and of anecdote and humor. No other text has had such an influence on Jewish life as it details the principles, ethical codes, and laws that serve as a guide for conduct. In addition to an exhaustive exploration of the Talmud, the film also guides the viewer through the history of Jewish communities, concluding with present-day New York.

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French
  • judaism
  • religion

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France

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical1 Jan 2007
  • FranceFR

    • TV21 Apr 2007
  • GermanyDE

    • TVarte21 Apr 2007

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Talmud was released on 1 January 2007.

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