In this insightful academic volume, Yu A. Solodukho, with the guidance of Jacob Neusner, provides a detailed exploration of Soviet intellectual perspectives on Talmudic Judaism. During the twentieth century, Soviet scholarship often approached religious texts through the lenses of Marxist ideology and historical materialism. This book collects and analyses those specific viewpoints, offering a unique window into how Talmudic traditions were interpreted, critiqued, and categorized by Russian scholars of the era. This work is a valuable resource for students of Jewish history, religious studies, and those interested in the history of ideas within the Soviet Union. By presenting these often-overlooked academic discussions, the authors help you understand the cultural and political tensions that defined the interaction between state-sanctioned ideology and ancient religious practice. A must-read for anyone dedicated to researching the academic reception of Judaism within the Soviet context, this book serves as an important bridge for deeper historical study.