#162: Oral Law I (Torah She'Baal Peh) - Definitions
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How do we classify the various sections of the Oral Law (Torah She'Baal Peh)? Is the Oral Law Rabbinic or Biblical? Why do we need an Oral Law? How was it transmitted through the generations?
Why do we record all the arguments in the Talmud and not just the conclusions?
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Jewish Heritage 03:11 Understanding the Oral Law 05:58 Categories of Oral Law 09:00 The Role of Sages in Halacha 11:55 The Transmission of Torah 15:01 The Distinction Between Written and Oral Law 18:14 The Process of Halachic Decision-Making 20:49 The Authority of the Sages 23:50 Conclusion and Future Discussions 25:21 The Necessity of Oral Law 28:03 The Role of Oral Tradition in Judaism 30:00 Halachic Authority and the Importance of Analysis 36:51 Principles of Halacha and Their Application 44:29 The Spiritual Connection to Torah Study
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