The Babylonian gemara and Mishnah printed together is called Talmud Bavli (the Babylonian Talmud). The Israeli gemara and the Mishna printed together is referred to as Talmud Yerushalmi (the Jerusalem Talmud; also called the Talmud of the Land of Israel or the Palestinian Talmud). |
The Babylonian gemara and Mishnah printed together is called Talmud Bavli (the "Babylonian Talmud"). The Israeli gemara and the Mishna printed together is referred to as Talmud Yerushalmi (the "Jerusalem Talmud"; also called the "Talmud of the Land of Israel" or the "Palestinian Talmud"). |
Talmud Bavli (often abbreviated BT) is more complete and authoritative; Talmud Yerushalami (often abbreviated JT) is fragmentary and historically of less importance. When the word "Talmud" is used without specifying which Talmud is meant, it always refers to the Babylonian Talmud. |
Talmud Bavli (often abbreviated BT) is more complete and authoritative; Talmud Yerushalami (often abbreviated JT) is fragmentary and historically of less importance. When the word "Talmud" is used without specifying which Talmud is meant, it always refers to the Babylonian Talmud. |