“On Starting Out” [START of Reflections on Babylonian Talmud, -Boston: Boston New Talmud Publishing Co. 1903, Tr. Michael L Rodkinson, scanned at sacred-texts Jan-Feb, 2003. (Public Domain) [hereinafter referred to as "Bab.Talmud:Rodkinson" (Editor's preface from Trello notes and summary)]
With two-day Sabbath now set up,
I pulled my download (heard it’s tough),
Of Talmud – English version, see,
Cleaned up, intact, to speak to me.The preface gave me, off the bat,
Incentive strong – Ed. stated that
It’s flexible, reflects his folks
Through ages, as they thought and spoke –Examples of compassion rules,
And fairness, charity – no fools
About the evil-side of man,
So guides are given, so one can –Rise up to highest and the best
In human life, to live with zest,
Not just alone, but in the mix
Of family – great box of tricks!Thanks Holy Spirit for this.
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