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A page number in the Talmud refers to a double-sided page, known as a daf ; each daf has two amudim labeled and, sides A and B ( Recto and Verso ).

The referencing by daf is relatively recent and dates from the early Talmud printings of the 17th century.

Earlier rabbinic literature generally only refers to the tractate or chapters within a tractate.

Nowadays, reference is made in format daf a / b ( e. g. Berachot 23b ).

In the Vilna edition of the Talmud there are 5, 894 folio pages.