Ancient Ethics: Prophets, Proverbs, and Pirkei Avot w/ Rabbinic Intern Jacob Schatz
Together we will examine early Prophetic and Wisdom literature, asking:
(1) What function and authority do these statements hold, relative to Jewish law and practice?
(2) Are ethical statements more compelling when they are counter-intuitive and/or counter-cultural, or when they align with conventional wisdom/standard practice?