Babylonian Talmud

The Babylonian Talmud is a central text in Jewish religious literature, compiled around the 5th century CE. It consists of discussions and interpretations of the Mishnah, an earlier collection of Jewish laws and teachings. The Talmud features commentaries by various rabbis and covers a wide range of topics, including ethics, law, and philosophy. It serves as a critical source for Jewish law, culture, and theology, allowing for varied interpretations and debates. The Babylonian Talmud is considered more authoritative than its counterpart, the Jerusalem Talmud, and is studied extensively in Jewish communities.