There is a strong democratic and egalitarian impulse in the book of Deuteronomy!
Even though Moses is superior in terms of his level of wisdom, this in no way entitles him to greater dignity and honor.
The role of the leader of Israel is to serve the people and not to use them for his own self-aggrandizement.
The special dignity of Israel that is implicit in the idea of the chosen nation leads to a more democratic and egalitarian society.
It is important to keep this in mind when reading the following narrative and legal sections of the book.
READ: An In-Depth Study of Deuteronomy’s Polemical Revision of the Yitro/Judges Account
thetorah.com/sefer-devarims-jewish-democratic-and-egalitarian-agenda/
Even though Moses is superior in terms of his level of wisdom, this in no way entitles him to greater dignity and honor.
The role of the leader of Israel is to serve the people and not to use them for his own self-aggrandizement.
The special dignity of Israel that is implicit in the idea of the chosen nation leads to a more democratic and egalitarian society.
It is important to keep this in mind when reading the following narrative and legal sections of the book.
READ: An In-Depth Study of Deuteronomy’s Polemical Revision of the Yitro/Judges Account
thetorah.com/sefer-devarims-jewish-democratic-and-egalitarian-agenda/
Romans built Colosseum from booty captured from the Temple in Jerusalem
Two thousand years have passed since the destruction of Jerusalem. Empires have risen and fallen; humanity has made huge progress.
Nevertheless, it is still not unheard of for modern leaders to utilize fear or hatred of Jews to establish their own political legitimacy and acquire wider public support.
Perhaps, one day, this sad page in the history of humanity will be left behind.
by Dr. David Gurevich
thetorah.com/why-did-vespasian-and-titus-destroy-jerusalem/
Nevertheless, it is still not unheard of for modern leaders to utilize fear or hatred of Jews to establish their own political legitimacy and acquire wider public support.
Perhaps, one day, this sad page in the history of humanity will be left behind.
by Dr. David Gurevich
thetorah.com/why-did-vespasian-and-titus-destroy-jerusalem/
Before the "Torah" included five books, it was only the book of Deuteronomy!
To the extent that Deuteronomy exhibits a certain overlap with other Pentateuchal passages, Deuteronomy should NOT be seen as mere repetition of the first four books of the Bible, or even as an attempt by Deuteronomy to clarify these books.
Rather, Deuteronomy’s purpose when referencing other Pentateuchal legal and narrative passages should be understood as an attempt to modify, or even radically (if subtly) transform, its earlier or contemporary sources.
It does so in a self-contained torah: (an early form of) the book of Deuteronomy.
by Dr. David Glatt-Gilad - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
thetorah.com/deuteronomy-the-first-torah/
To the extent that Deuteronomy exhibits a certain overlap with other Pentateuchal passages, Deuteronomy should NOT be seen as mere repetition of the first four books of the Bible, or even as an attempt by Deuteronomy to clarify these books.
Rather, Deuteronomy’s purpose when referencing other Pentateuchal legal and narrative passages should be understood as an attempt to modify, or even radically (if subtly) transform, its earlier or contemporary sources.
It does so in a self-contained torah: (an early form of) the book of Deuteronomy.
by Dr. David Glatt-Gilad - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
thetorah.com/deuteronomy-the-first-torah/
Foxes seen walking near the Western Wall, fulfilling bibilcal promise...
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Foxes seen walking near the Western Wall, fulfilling bibilcal promise...