Riddles Bava Quote by Aharon Feldman
““The Rabba bar Bar-Cganah stories and the Savvei DeVei Atuna riddles (Bava Basra 733a-74b and Bechoros 8b) consist of fantastic stories and cryptic debates which constitute what are probably the most enigmatic parts of the entire Talmud.””
About This Quote
Source Talmud: Bava Basra 733a-74b and Bechoros 8b, c. 3rd century CE
The quoted passage highlights the Talmud’s most puzzling sections, filled with imaginative stories and cryptic debates.
In simple terms: Talmud contains mysterious, story‑rich passages.
Key Takeaway
Explore these enigmatic texts for deeper insight.
Themes
religion
history
literature
Mood
intrigued
reflective
Type
academic
analytical
When to use this quote
- scholarly study
- religious education
- comparative mythology
Key Concepts
Talmudic analysis
cryptic narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do these riddles shape Jewish legal thought?
- What methods help decode them?
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