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Bavli Formation and Reception Studies

Bavli Formation and Reception Studies

Key Questions

What does the AJR deep dive cover regarding the Bavli?

It explores the dynamic transmission of the Bavli, including stam and Yerushalmi parallels, citing scholars like Segal and Halivni.

What topics do Rabbi Dubov's shiurim address?

Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov's shiurim cover the compilation of the Oral Tradition and the destruction of the Second Temple, complementing Bavli origins.

Which Daf Yomi tractates and pages are highlighted in recent studies?

Menahot Daf 78-86, including 82-83, 84, 80-85, and 82a-b; Pesachim 1:1-3 on chametz; and Temurah 2a-b advancing Daf Yomi.

What is discussed in the study on hapax legomena in the Babylonian Talmud?

The study examines three hapax legomena: גמא (bMeg. 29b), אפשח/אפשה, providing linguistic insights into the Bavli text.

What recent publications reinforce studies on Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer?

Studia Judaica 2024-25 on Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer as Rewritten Bible, though redundant with minimal new Talmud insights; echoes in Lehrhaus Talmud/Halakhah index.

New BT philology on three hapax legomena (Meg. 29b, Qid., ex-318f1054); AJR deep dive on dynamic Bavli transmission, stam, Yerushalmi parallels; cites Segal, Halivni et al. Rabbi Dubov shiurim on Oral Tradition/2nd Temple complement origins; Menahot Daf 78-86+82-83+84 +80-85 (Torah-Box 82a-b); Pesachim 1:1-3 chametz; Lehrhaus Talmud/Halakhah index; Studia Judaica 2024-25 on Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer; Temurah 2a-b advances Daf Yomi.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026