It IS (still is, not was) (basically) the rule book of Judaism as written by Rabbis, pertaining to laws, ethics, customs, and history.
Talmud is the Jewish book of laws.
The Talmud is the main legal text for the Jewish religion, and contains detailed discussions, stories, and laws. Some Orthodox Jews study Talmud every day of their lives.
1) The Talmud is revered as a religious text, but it isn't worshiped. Only God is worshiped. 2) The Talmud is practiced through the observance of Jewish law, as religious Jews do today. Jewish law is codified in the Talmud.
1. Babylonian Talmud 2. Jerusalem Talmud
There's no such thing as a "Talmud Jewish sect" so there would be nothing to cover up.
Both the Torah and the Talmud are important records of Jewish laws and teachings. See the Related Links.Link: More about the TorahLink: More about the TalmudLink: Examples of Jewish laws
According to Jewish tradition, a Jew is any person whose mother was Jewish (Talmud, Kidushin 68b), or any person who has gone through a proper conversion to Judaism (Talmud, Yevamot 47a).
The Talmud
No, it is found in the Jewish Talmud.
The Talmud.
The Talmud is the Jewish Oral Torah. See also:Facts about the TalmudWhich books make up the Talmud?
the entire Torah and Talmud.