Why Talmudic Judaism Argues with God | Menachem Fisch
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*What if knowing God requires questioning God rather than simply submitting?* Menachem Fisch contrasts Maimonides' radical negative theology with a Talmudic tradition that challenges divine perfection. In Fisch's account, criticizing God, scripture, and religious law can become an expression of religious obligation rather than a rejection of faith. 0:00 Knowing God Through Human Concepts and Language 1:44 Maimonides and the Limits of God Talk 4:52 Questioning Divine Perfection in Talmudic Judaism 5:47 Religious Faithfulness Through Criticism 7:00 Competing Traditions of Submission and Confrontation *Menachem Fisch* is Joseph and Ceil Mazer Professor of History and Philosophy of Science emeritus, and Director of the Center for Religious and Interreligious Studies at Tel Aviv University. *More from Menachem Fisch on Closer To Truth:* * Big Questions About God - Closer To Truth - Core Topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pKyjextCjGsYzvrMvWCj4tX * Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/menachem-fisch/ *Subscribe to Closer To Truth:* https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV *Join the Community:* * Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ * Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com * Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ * Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ *Follow Us:* * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@closertotruthtv * X: https://twitter.com/CloserToTruth Closer To Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers. #CloserToTruth #Consciousness #MenachemFisch #KnowingGod #TalmudicJudaism
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