06-04-2017, 06:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-04-2017, 06:36 PM by Director Michael.)
(09-20-2016, 10:00 PM)Director Michael Wrote: No, that is not in the category of in-depth Torah study.
On its own, the written text of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) is in the category of the straightforward ("peshat") level of Torah (even though there are many verses for which the *meaning* is not clear from the written words of the text).
Dear Director
Could you explain where "peshat" ends and the next level of study starts? My tanakh (translation) has no commentaries but still I find myself unable to not reflect about HaShem and his will for mankind when reading in it. Should I abort my studies alltogether?
Also, does the prohibition of "delving" extend to the prophets and writings?
Thank you. The book is a blessing. Thomas