Kuntres Sha'ashuei Ephraim

This book contains essays on Tractate Yevamos, which is part of the Babylonian Talmud. It covers a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to: relationships, children, communal unity, authority, and mourning. All essays are based on the Talmud as understood by its traditional commentaries (Rishonim and Acharonim). The book adheres to traditional analytic methodology, and utilizes standard analytic terminology. However, it also attemps to relate legal concepts to the...
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This book contains essays on Tractate Yevamos, which is part of the Babylonian Talmud. It covers a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to: relationships, children, communal unity, authority, and mourning. All essays are based on the Talmud as understood by its traditional commentaries (Rishonim and Acharonim). The book adheres to traditional analytic methodology, and utilizes standard analytic terminology. However, it also attemps to relate legal concepts to the universal human experience, and to explore the value lessons that emerge from and may inform laws and legislation.