The Mishnah Treatise Sanhedrin (1909)

The Mishnah Treatise Sanhedrin is a book written by Samuel Krauss in 1909. It is a comprehensive guide to the Sanhedrin, the Jewish court system that existed during the Second Temple period. The book is based on the Mishnah, a collection of Jewish oral traditions that were compiled in the third century CE. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Sanhedrin. The first chapter provides an overview of the court system, including its history, organization, and jurisdiction. The second chapter discusses the qualifications and duties of the judges who served on the Sanhedrin. The third chapter covers the procedures used in the court, including the rules of evidence and the process of sentencing. The fourth chapter focuses on the various types of cases that were heard by the Sanhedrin, including criminal cases, civil disputes, and cases involving religious law. The fifth chapter discusses the role of the Sanhedrin in Jewish society, including its relationship with the Roman authorities and its influence on Jewish law and tradition. The final chapter provides a summary of the Mishnah Treatise Sanhedrin and its significance for Jewish history and culture. Throughout the book, Krauss provides detailed explanations of the Mishnah and its interpretation, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers. Overall, The Mishnah Treatise Sanhedrin is an important resource for anyone interested in Jewish law and tradition, as well as the history of the Sanhedrin and its role in Jewish society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.