Human: Why is the central text of Jewish law called the Talmud? Assistant: 
Talmud comes from the Hebrew word for “study”. The Talmud is the study of Jewish law, and it is written in the form of discussions between rabbis, scholars, and students. The Talmud is one of the most important texts in the history of Judaism. It is also the source of many of the most widely accepted principles of Jewish law.