The old paths, or the Talmud tested by Scripture by Alexander McCaul
QR code
"The Old Paths, or the Talmud Tested by Scripture" by Alexander McCaul is a theological work written in the late 19th century. The book aims to critically compare the principles and doctrines of modern Judaism, particularly those rooted in the Talmud, with the foundational teachings of Moses and the Prophets as presented in the Scriptures. It presents an exploration of how Rabbinic traditions align or conflict with the original teachings of Biblical
Judaism. At the start of the work, the author introduces crucial themes related to the interpretation of salvation and the role of Jewish tradition. McCaul argues that both Judaism and Christianity stem from the same religious heritage, with Christianity presenting a fulfillment of Jewish teachings. He critiques contemporary Jewish practices derived from the Talmud, spotlighting issues such as the treatment of women, slaves, and Gentiles, and querying the legitimacy of these traditions in light of Biblical teachings. The opening sets the stage for McCaul's detailed analysis of Rabbinic laws, positioning them as deviations from the original tenets of faith as imparted through the Old Testament. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | McCaul, Alexander, 1799-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The old paths, or the Talmud tested by Scripture Being a comparison of the principles and doctrines of modern Judaism with the religion of Moses and the prophets |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: London Society's House,1880. |
| Credits | MFR, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Judaism -- Works to 1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68214 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68214-3 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 596 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!