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EP03-10 The Talmud: Exploring Millennia of Wisdom


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這篇節目介紹了《塔木德》這本猶太教的經典。以下是根據來源內容,對《塔木德》的重點整理,並:
《塔木德》的起源與基本介紹

  • 《塔木德》不是一本書,而是一套學問的集合。
  • 它主要由兩個部分組成:
  • 《密西拿》(Mishnah):公元2世紀由猶太學者猶大·漢西整理的口述律法彙編。
  • 《革馬拉》(Gemara):對《密西拿》的詳細討論與註釋。
  • 《塔木德》有兩個主要版本:《巴比倫塔木德》(Talmud Bavli)和《耶路撒冷塔木德》(Talmud Yerushalmi),其中以《巴比倫塔木德》影響最大。
  • 《塔木德》的特點是「沒有標準答案,只有無限的思辨」。

《塔木德》的內容與學習方式

  • 《塔木德》涵蓋的範疇廣泛,包括法律、倫理、哲學、歷史、醫學,甚至天文學。
  • 主要內容可分為:
  • 宗教與法律(Halakha):討論如何遵循猶太律法。
  • 倫理與哲學:例如探討美德和正義的定義。
  • 故事與寓言(Aggadah):用來傳遞智慧與教訓。
  • 猶太人採用「赫夫魯塔」(Havruta)的學習方式,鼓勵夥伴間熱烈討論和質疑。

《塔木德》的影響

  • 《塔木德》的影響遍及全球,在猶太文化、法律、商業,甚至西方文明中都有其痕跡。
  • 法律方面:它的推理方式影響了現代法學,尤其是案例推理的概念。
  • 商業方面:猶太商人從《塔木德》學到分散風險的重要性。
  • 哲學方面:它重視提問而非直接給答案,類似西方蘇格拉底的對話法。
  • 與其他文化的比較:
  • 《塔木德》與《論語》都強調智慧與倫理,但《塔木德》更強調辯論與多元思考。
  • 《塔木德》與《理想國》的差異在於,《塔木德》關注實際問題的討論與解決,而《理想國》則強調理想社會。

《塔木德》的經典智慧故事

  • 荒漠中的水瓶:探討生存與道德的權衡,拉比們對如何分配僅存的水有不同看法。
  • 誰是真正的富翁:智者認為「知足者最富」,強調內心的滿足與感恩。

《塔木德》對現代社會的啟發

  • 商業與談判智慧:《塔木德》認為交易應創造雙贏,與現代談判學的「雙贏策略」相符。
  • 教育與思辨:鼓勵提問,培養批判性思維,這也是猶太人在科學、技術、金融等領域表現出色的原因。
  • 倫理與道德:強調誠信的重要性,認為誠信是比一切都重要的財富。

英文翻譯
"The Talmud: Exploring Millennia of Wisdom"

  • The Talmud is not a single book, but a collection of knowledge.
  • It mainly consists of two parts:
  • Mishnah: A compilation of oral laws organized by Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi in the 2nd century CE.
  • Gemara: Detailed discussions and commentaries on the Mishnah.
  • There are two main versions of the Talmud: the Babylonian Talmud (Talmud Bavli) and the Jerusalem Talmud (Talmud Yerushalmi), with the Babylonian Talmud having the most influence.
  • A key characteristic of the Talmud is that "there are no standard answers, only infinite contemplation".
  • The Talmud covers a wide range of topics including law, ethics, philosophy, history, medicine, and even astronomy.
  • The main contents can be categorized into:
  • Religious and legal matters (Halakha): Discussions on how to follow Jewish law.
  • Ethics and philosophy: Exploration of virtues and the definition of justice.
  • Stories and parables (Aggadah): Used to convey wisdom and lessons.
  • Jews use the "Havruta" method of learning, encouraging lively discussions and questioning among partners.
  • The influence of the Talmud is global, evident in Jewish culture, law, business, and even Western civilization.
  • In law: Its reasoning has influenced modern jurisprudence, especially the concept of case reasoning.
  • In business: Jewish merchants learned the importance of risk diversification from the Talmud.
  • In philosophy: It emphasizes questioning rather than providing direct answers, similar to the Socratic method.
  • Comparison with other cultures:
  • While both the Talmud and the Analects emphasize wisdom and ethics, the Talmud places more emphasis on debate and diverse thinking.
  • The Talmud focuses on discussion and solutions to practical problems, while The Republic emphasizes an ideal society.
  • Classic wisdom stories from the Talmud:
  • The water bottle in the desert: Explores the trade-offs between survival and morality, with differing views from the rabbis on how to distribute the limited water.
  • Who is the true rich person: A sage believes that "the contented are the richest," emphasizing inner satisfaction and gratitude.
  • Inspiration for modern society:
  • Business and negotiation wisdom: The Talmud suggests that deals should create a win-win situation, consistent with the modern "win-win strategy" in negotiation.
  • Education and critical thinking: Encourages questioning and cultivating critical thinking, which is why Jews excel in science, technology, finance, and other fields.
  • Ethics and morality: Emphasizes the importance of integrity, believing it to be a wealth more valuable than anything else.


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