Faith & Reason Nexus

Mishnah:

1. Written in Hebrew
2. First and basic part of the Talmud
3. Collection of traditional laws handed down orally
4. Compiled over 350 years (200 B.C. to A.D. 135)
5. Holds significant importance for many Jews, ranking just below the Hebrew Scriptures.

Gemara:

1. Written in Aramaic
2. Second part of the Talmud
3. Functions as a commentary on the Mishnah
4. Contains historical information, sermons, ethical teaching, Hebrew Criminal Law, legal reports, legends, and other lore of the Jewish rabbis.