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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

What is a prophet like Moses?

PROF. KENNETH SEESKIN: Prophecy and Legislation After Moses (TheTorah.com).
Deuteronomy promises the Israelites that God will continue sending prophets “like Moses.” But if the Torah’s legislation cannot be adjusted, what is the role of later prophets? And how can all the changes to Torah law made by the rabbis be justified?

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