Editing Talmud (section)

===Brisker method===
In the late 19th century another trend in Talmud study arose. [[Chaim Soloveitchik|Hayyim Soloveitchik]] (1853–1918) of Brisk (Brest-Litovsk) developed and refined this style of study. [[Brisker method]] involves a [[reductionist]]ic analysis of rabbinic arguments within the Talmud or among the [[Rishonim]], explaining the differing opinions by placing them within a categorical structure. The Brisker method is highly analytical and is often criticized as being a modern-day version of [[pilpul]]. Nevertheless, the influence of the Brisker method is great. Most modern-day Yeshivot study the Talmud using the Brisker method in some form. One feature of this method is the use of [[Maimonides]]' ''[[Mishneh Torah]]'' as a guide to Talmudic interpretation, as distinct from its use as a source of practical ''halakha''.

Rival methods were those of the [[Mir yeshiva (Poland)|Mir]] and [[Telz yeshiva]]s.<ref>For a humorous description of the different methods, see Gavriel Bechhofer's [http://www.aishdas.org/rygb/derachim.htm An Analysis of Darchei HaLimud (Methodologies of Talmud Study) Centering on a Cup of Tea].</ref>
See {{slink|Chaim Rabinowitz#Telshe}} and {{slink| Yeshiva Ohel Torah-Baranovich#Style of learning}}.