New Edition of the Babylonian Talmud, Vol. 6 (Classic Reprint): Original Text, Edited, Corrected, Formulated, and Translated Into English: Original ... and Translated Into English (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the Day of Atonement as seen through the Babylonian Talmud This volume presents an English translation and formulation of the tract Yomah, offering clear access to the debates, rituals, and traditions surrounding the Temple service on Yom Kippur. It combines historical notes, practical details, and scholarly framing to illuminate how this unique rite was observed and understood in ancient Israel.

This edition compiles the tract’s discussions on the high-priest’s preparations, the handling of the two goats, the timing of offerings, the priestly garments, and the liturgical readings. It also includes an introduction and a synopsis that help readers grasp the scope and significance of the Day of Atonement, as well as the surrounding legal and ceremonial conversations recorded in the Talmud.

What you’ll experience
- A guided tour of the Day of Atonement’s central sacrifices, including the bull and the goats.
- Explanations of priestly duties, garments, and the sequence of temple service.
- Insight into how rabbinic authorities interpret regulations, purity, and ritual actions.
- An introduction to the tract’s structure, with a synopsis of key subjects and chapters.

Ideal for readers of religious history, Talmud study, or anyone seeking a clear, accessible view of this distinctive observance and its commentary.

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