The Genesis of the Jewish Talmud, written by G.R.S. Mead, is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of the Talmud, one of the most important works of Jewish literature. The book explores the historical and cultural context in which the Talmud was written, tracing its roots back to the Babylonian exile and the early rabbinic period. Mead examines the various sources that contributed to the Talmud, including the Mishnah, the Midrash, and...