E.g. Jesus, John the Baptist, Saint Paul, Saint James the Just. Is the information historically reliable? And are these materials available in English translation?
2007-12-03 01:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some of the latter writings refer to a figure named Yeshu and "Otho Isch" (literally "that man") in a less than favorable light (to put it mildly). Given the political, social and religious setting at the dating of these latter additions, it's easy to understand the motivation. That does NOT mean I commend the words or the sentiment.
Talmud, for the Believer, is a valuable source of historical information - providing insight into Jewish thought and culture and therefore "background" to the Scripture - but it is a fallible source and should be used with discernment.
Yes - they are available in English. Some of the online sources are less than reliable however, (some folks seem to have an agenda) so if you're really interested I'd suggest purchasing a DVD copy. Feel free to email me from my profile page for more info.
2007-12-03 01:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Marji 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Talmud is really commentary on the Old Testament, so I am not sure that it covers NT. However, I am not Jewish and have not studied Talmud so I could be misleading you. I know the writing of the Rabbis make comments on New Testament, and recognize Jesus as a good man. I think the Jewish people find more fault with Paul than they do with Christ.
2007-12-03 01:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Virtually nothing. There are some passages that some say refer to Jesus, Joseph and Mary but the timeframe involved in those stories is some 100-200 years before the events recorded in the Gospels. Besides that there is no other mention.
2007-12-03 01:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they say nothing.
The Talmud was written in what is modern day Iraq during the third and fourth centuries.
In that area and time Zoroastrianism was the state religion and Christianity was a small and very insignificant minority in the area.
As a result the authors of the Talmud had little knowledge or reason to talk about it.
2007-12-03 01:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nothing.
Those who claim such references are quoting from a hate site about Judaism and taking quotes way out of context. These have been disproven many times by Jews and I'll not make the effort. Those with a pure heart will search and discover the truth.
2007-12-03 01:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Gershon b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus and The Blessed Virgin Mary:
"Jesus was a bastard born of adultery." (Yebamoth 49b, p.324).
"Mary was a whore: Jesus (Balaam) was an evil man." (Sanhedrin 106a &b, p.725).
"Jesus was a magician and a fool. Mary was an adulteress". (Shabbath 104b, p.504).
2007-12-03 01:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought it said nothing about them, but it appears I am wrong......
2007-12-03 01:34:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cuchulain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋