In the Shadow of Death: Jewish Affirmations of Life

The Book of Genesis reports that “On the sixth day of Creation “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good” (1:31). The very, so a Talmudic sage taught refers to “death”. We are to share God’s exultant affirmation of His work of creation as culminating in death. For death is i...

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Main Author: Paul Mendes-Flohr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/1/26