was the Talmud available in written form partially or fully before the 7th century?
or just was transmitted orally?
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1It was written, but many places could not afford a copy or scribe. So depends where.– N.T.Apr 24, 2021 at 0:51
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thank you N.T ...any quotes proves ,that mention those written examples?– capri redsApr 25, 2021 at 1:52
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3Does this answer your question? What is the oldest manuscript of Torah Shebaal Peh?– Kazi bácsiApr 26, 2021 at 9:11
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1Also see this manuscript: cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-TS-00016-00320/1– Kazi bácsiApr 26, 2021 at 9:13
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The Talmud is literally just the written oral torah, so the question is whether or not the talmud existed yet. It did. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talmud#History
