Tag: Oral Law

jewishhistoryNov 2, 2026

Issues in Oral Law Literature 02: From Mishnah to Talmud

This lecture explores the historical development of the Oral Law, focusing on Maimonides' introduction to the Mishneh Torah. It traces the chain of transmission from Moses to Rabbi Judah the Prince and examines the compilation of the Mishnah, Tosefta, and the Talmuds. The discussion covers the origins of halachic disputes, the role of decrees and customs, and the authority of post-Talmudic rulings. It concludes with an analysis of the intellectual conflict between Maimonides and Rabbi Samuel ben Ali of Baghdad.

Oral LawMaimonidesMishnahTalmudJewish History

jewishhistoryNov 2, 2026

Rabbi Zamir Cohen: The Oral Torah and Tradition Reliability

Rabbi Zamir Cohen explores the origins and preservation of the Oral Torah, questioning how it was received by Moses at Sinai alongside the Written Torah. The lecture examines the mechanisms that ensured the transmission of these laws through generations without alteration. The discussion covers historical perspectives, including the role of the Karaite and Sadducee movements, the importance of Maimonides' introductions, and the methodology of rabbinic study. It addresses how the Oral Torah functions as an essential interpretive framework for the Written Torah.

JudaismTorahRabbi Zamir CohenOral LawTradition