The Book of Legends, Tales from the Talmud and Midrash: Talmudic Period is a comprehensive collection of Jewish folklore and legends, compiled and translated by Hyman E. Goldin. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains tales from the Talmud, a central text of Judaism that contains Jewish law and tradition, while the second part includes tales from the Midrash, a collection of Jewish stories and commentaries on the Hebrew Bible.The stories in the book are drawn from a wide range of sources and cover a variety of themes, including morality, faith, and wisdom. They feature a diverse cast of characters, from rabbis and scholars to ordinary people and supernatural beings. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are deeply philosophical or spiritual.Goldin's translations are faithful to the original texts and are accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the stories and their cultural context. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Jewish folklore and tradition, as well as for scholars and students of Jewish studies.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.