Talmud Reclaimed

An Ancient Text In The Modern Era

Discussions in this unique work include:

What makes the Babylonian Talmud legally binding?

Which parts of the Talmud were taught directly at Sinai?

How and when can Talmudic Law be amended?

How should we approach Talmudic laws that appear outdated?

How should a traditional student of the Talmud view academic Talmud scholarship?

Evolution and revolution in approaches to Talmudic analysis

Fundamental methodological differences between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Talmudic traditions

“A comprehensive, well-researched work...scholarly, interesting, and clear, and I am sure so many will benefit from reading it.”

Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah, Rosh Kollel of Jerusalem Kollel

“Talmud Reclaimed…can offer insight to everyone who studies Talmud. We are all better off for his efforts.”

Chaim Saiman, Professor of Law, Villanova University

“A very impressive work on many levels…extensively researched, scholarly but absolutely faithful to the mesorah…helpful both to the novice and to the seasoned talmid chacham… Rabbi Phillips has already authored a masterful book Judaism Reclaimed which received wide acclaim. He has, in my judgment, surpassed himself with this book.”

Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rav of Kehillas Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem

Author of the highly acclaimed Judaism Reclaimed, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips has spent over two decades studying in yeshiva and teaching in a variety of institutions. During this time, he has also completed a law degree from the University of London.