Historian Cecil Roth writes: “The Talmud... gave [Jews] the characteristic imprint which distinguished them from others, as well as their remarkable power of resistance and cohesion.
Ajaloolane Cecil Roth kirjutab: ” Talmud.. andis [juutidele] neid iseloomustava omapära, mis eristas neid teistest, ja see tegi neid ka märkimisväärselt vastupanuvõimeliseks ja kokkuhoidvaks.