Sages of the Talmud: The Lives, Sayings and Stories of 400 Rabbinic Masters

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Featuring biographical details on 400 Talmudic authors, this collection serves as both a practical guide and an engaging read. It explores the time periods, teachers, and cities associated with each sage, while linking numerous anecdotes to their respective figures. The wealth of stories provides insight into the social contexts of these sages' lives. An appendix offers a general historical overview, enriching the reader's understanding of the political climate during which these masters operated.