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a body of Jewish civil and ceremonial law and legend comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara
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The Talmud is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
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I've been reading up on the Talmud lately.
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Some people find the Talmud a bit heavy-going.
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In the world of Jewish scholarship, the Talmud is like a treasure trove of wisdom.