Raging Waters
This Talmud class opens with a focus on the fiery destruction of Israel's enemies that came in a blaze of G-d’s glory. Then we analyze differing dimensions of divine retribution for royal blasphemy, as we learn of the different methods and messengers G-d might choose to punish the irreverent and arrogant offenders. Back to the People of Israel, we learn of softly flowing springs being flooded by strong rivers, as the national rejection of Shiloach-like sovereignty leads to the punishing rapids of Assyrian affliction. (Talmud, Sanhedrin 94a-94b)
| Related Text: | Sanhedrin 94a |
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| Topics: | Sanhedrin, Talmud |
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