What is the difference between the torah and the talmud? torah describes the basic laws of judaism; the talmud is a collection of opinions on legal issues. torah has been handed down for generations; the talmud is a series of books. torah means “study”; the talmud means “the five books of moses.” torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the talmud focuses on directions for daily living.

b - those executed came from every social and economic class

male citizens in athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. however, democracy was not open to everyone. citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. slaves and foreigners living in athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.

the american civil war was not caused   by slavery but by economic factors.