What Is the Talmud, and How Is It Important in the History

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Essay

What is the Talmud, and how is it important in the history of Judaism?

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Definitions:

Pluralist Model

A theoretical model of power in society as coming from the representation of diverse interests of different groups in society.

Power Elite Theories

Theories suggesting that societies are ruled by a small group of individuals who hold the majority of power and wealth.

Rational-Legal Authority

A form of leadership where authority is largely tied to legal rationality, legal legitimacy, and bureaucracy.

Bureaucracies Formation

The process of establishing a system or complex of officials and procedures for managing an organization or government.