Summary:

The Talmud is a vast collection of Jewish laws and traditions. Rodkinsons' ten-book edition, contains complete translations of the 'Festivals' and 'Jurisprudence' sections of the Talmud. Rodkinson only finished about a third of the Talmud. This book contains Book 1, which includes Volumes I and II. It should be noted that Rodkinson has been criticized by traditionalist Jews who feel that translating the Talmud is not an acceptable practice.