Bava Batra 107a Tradition and Logic - רב אסי מספקא ליה
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We explore how the tradition of Talmudic interpretation evolves from the Geonic period taught by Rabeinu Gershom to the Rishonim period taught by Rashi and the Tosfot approach introduced by his grandson, the Rashbam.Source Sheet
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