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Intro I: Setting the Stage - Amoraim, Savoraim, Geonim

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Source Sheet: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNyNnVdFnZCoBTyuwf8ocJfCeTRGE7-t8pM-uW0TTpM/edit?usp=share_link This episode will discuss: Transitions between the Amoraim, Savoraim, and Geonim The Iggeres (Letter or Epistle) of R. Sherira Gaon Compilation of the Gemara by Amoraim and Savoraim The three “C”s of Talmudic commentary Literary output - and literary lacuna - of the Geonim Teaching and transmitting Torah in person and through texts For more source sheets and other info check out ⁠https://sites.google.com/view/rishonim⁠ Do you want to send me some suggestions? Criticism or corrections? Comments or questions? Contact me at [email protected]

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