Book · 2006 · Religion
The Talmud
What It Is and What It Says
Why people recommend it
The Talmud by Jacob Neusner is a foundational rabbinic text recording discussions and debates on Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan brought up the Talmud while discussing comedian Ari Shaffir's past orthodox background and his intense religious studies in Israel, where he reportedly spent twelve hours a day studying the text. On The Rubin Report, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar also mentioned reading the Talmud, alongside the Bible, the Old Testament, and the Torah, when discussing his early questioning of religion, intellectual curiosity, and his father's encouragement to think independently. Both conversations utilized references to the Talmud to explore strict religious upbringings, rigorous theological study, and personal journeys of intellectual rebellion against orthodoxy. These discussions highlighted the text's prominent role in traditional Jewish scholarship, as well as its significance for individuals navigating complex religious heritages and questioning dogma during their formative years.
Who recommended it
- Joe Rogan Discussed
- Faisal Saeed Al Mutar Discussed
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
“you know went to Israel was studying the talmud for like 12 hours a day”
Faisal Saeed Al Mutar — 1 mention
“my dad was like said like oh you can think for your and I I was like I was reading the Bible the Old Testament the Torah the talmud and all of these stuff and all a copy of the talmud in”