![]() ![]() That isn’t to say I think the Alter translation is good, i haven’t read it. Or at least that translators definition of accuracy would differ from mine. It’s important to weigh what a word like accuracy means in the context of scriptural translation, and if you think that is the main goal of the ESV or any Christian translations of Hebraic texts then I’d have to disagree. And while there are some beautiful Christian translations of the Tanakh in English they serve a different goal. There is an almost complete lack of attention to poetry or rhythm. Well, the ESV and NSAB are both Christian translations correct? As a Jew the translations out there in English are merely for substance to aid in learning. blatantly copied from this comment by u/Gemmabeta We are told that upon hearing Rabbi Joshua's response, God smiled and stated, "My children have triumphed over Me My children have triumphed over Me." The Talmud asks how God responded to this incident. Immidiately, a voice boomed down from the heavens, "RABBI ELIEZER IS RIGHT ON ALL COUNTS."Īt this point, the rest of the court whispered amongst themselves and replied " It is not in the heavens." Essentially rebuking God for overstepping his jurisdiction-as the Torah clearly said that the interpretation of the laws is in the hands of the rabbis and rabbis alone. In exasperation, Rabbi Eliezer finally called on God to back him up. ![]() All the members of the court agreed with each other, but Rabbi Eliezer ben Hurcanus stubbornly argued against the motion and cannot be convinced otherwise. Here's a great story from the Talmud, the Jewish book of laws and commentary:ĭuring the Second Temple Period, the Jewish high religious court was debating an arcane point of law. Example: Hello.Įxplanation of our link flairs Join our /r/bookclub Don't forget /new! Filter by Flair AMA Weekly Thread Mod PostĪma Check out this week's Thread Calendar Spoiler tags cover spoilers with black bars that reveal spoilers when a cursor hovers over them They are written as: >!spoiler!Any user with an extensive history of spoiling books will be banned.Any comment with a spoiler that doesn't use the spoiler code will be removed.Any post with a spoiler in the title will be removed.The Complete AMA Schedule Related Subreddits: Discussion Genres Images Writing eBooks Authors Books/Series Other Links: Follow our official Twitter for updates on AMAs and the day's most popular posts! Spoiler Policy: Weekly FAQ Thread April 07, 2024: Which contemporary novels do you think deserve to become classics? Weekly Recommendation Thread: April 05, 2024 Genre Discussion: Favorite Astronomy Books: April 2024 Literature of the World: Literature of Angola: April 2024 What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: April 01, 2024 Please report any comment that does not follow the rules and remember that mods have the final say. You can ask in our Weekly Recommendation Thread, consult our Suggested Reading or What to Read page, or post in /r/suggestmeabook. We don't allow personal recommendation posts. We also encourage discussion about developments in the book world and we have a flair system. We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. Please see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread.New Release: Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt.
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