Mevo ha-Talmud

work by Samuel ha-Nagid

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Mevo ha-Talmud is a Talmudic manual generally attributed to Samuel ha-Nagid, a prominent Jewish scholar, poet, and statesman of the 11th century. The Talmud itself is a compilation of ancient Jewish teachings, comprising the Mishna (oral laws) and the Gemara (commentaries on the Mishna). Mevo ha-Talmud serves as an introduction to this vast body of Jewish law and tradition. Samuel ha-Nagid was a significant figure in Granada, serving as vizier and leading the Jewish community, where he headed the Talmudic academy.12

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Samuel ha-Nagid
…to be the author of Mevo ha-Talmud (“Introduction to the Talmud”), a long-lived Talmudic manual. He also wrote a concordance to the Bible, encouraged learning in all fields, and became a respected, even revered figure among both Arabs and Jews.
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…to be the author of Mevo ha-Talmud (“Introduction to the Talmud”), a long-lived Talmudic manual. He also wrote a concordance to the Bible, encouraged learning in all fields, and became a respected, even revered figure among both Arabs and Jews.
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