The Book of Memories
Angels teach the complete Torah to babies in the womb, our Sages tell us. The baby is born and his learning is forgotten, a lost memory hidden in the Book of Books, waiting to be rediscovered and reintegrated through study and thought. Join Rabbi Shnayor Burton and Mikey Stone as they discuss the weekly Torah portion's events and themes without any remove. Immerse yourself in a new reality. Acquire perspectives and tools that will elevate your consciousness and actions. Please join our quest! Email BookOfMemoriesPodcast@gmail.com with comments and questions. The Book of Memories is a project of Tails of Lions Media.
The Book of Memories
Man, God, And Judges
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Rabbi Shnayor Burton and Mikey Stone
Many of the Torah's laws, and a large portion of traditional Torah study, concern the domain of what appears to be civil law. What explains the emphasis on what at first glance is a secular area of law, an area that appears to have parallels among the laws of other nations? Stated differently, what exactly is a divine civil law, and what is its purpose? This week we analyze this question, and in turn speculate about the relationship between Godly and human thought, the importance of escorting one's guests, and much more.
Sources:
Genesis 19
Mishneh Torah: Laws of Mourning 14:2
Derashos Haran: Derash 11
Tosfos on Avodah Zarah 10b