“The Jewish religion as it is today traces its descent, without a break, through all the centuries, from the Pharisees. Their leading ideas and methos found expression in a literature of enormous extent, of which a very great deal is still in existence. The Talmud is the largest and most important single piece of that literature...and the study of it is essential for any real understanding of Pharisaism.”
Universal Jewish Encyclopedia
““In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was against God, and the Word was God. “ “With.” is derived from old English “against.””
Malcolm Nothling
“Pharisaism became Talmudism, Talmudism became Medieval Rabbinism, and Medieval Rabbinism became Modern Rabbinism. But throughout these changes in name...the spirit of the ancient Pharisees survives, unaltered...”
Rabbi Louis Finkelstein
“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.'”
The Talmud
“This is the punishment of a liar: he is not believed, even when he speaks the truth.”
“There is no pity for a man who moans about living in one town and does not move to another.”
“We don't call it discussing Talmud; we call it arguing Talmud.”
Lieba Schwartz
