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SUMMARY:Is Torah Equal to Everything?: The Meaning of Study for the Rabbis
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The early Rabbis transformed Judaism from a biblical religious system centered primarily on the Temple and sacrifice to one focused primarily on study and interpretation. In their elevation of study as a form of divine service, how did the Rabbis understand the notion of talmud Torah (Torah study)? What is the purpose and value of study? Was it necessary for them that study lead to action, or was study an end in itself? What does a system based upon study say about the nature of God, revelation, and democracy? Analyze what the Rabbis wrote about this most basic concept of Jewish life and explore the mitzvah of study and its relevance for today.=0D=0A=
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