Openness and rationalism in Judaism
Does the rabbi think that the Tannaim and the Amoraim were rationalists and intellectuals from what we know, whether in Torah or in secular matters? (That they followed reason and intellectual arguments).
If not, is it reasonable to say that there is no point in listening to them or that we don’t care about it and we treat them only as transmitters of rumor and tradition?
In addition, does the rabbi think they were open to new opinions outside of Judaism, whether on matters of faith or secular matters?
I would be happy if the Rabbi could give examples.
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A. I thought about it too, the main idea in the Gemara is intended, and if there are Amoraim who agree and some who don't, then this is not the least bit an acceptable answer (although it is impossible to check whether all of them agree or not)
B. Everyone uses reason or claims so, but there are those who, in addition to this, make claims that have no real basis or that say nothing.
C. In addition to the question about openness. And even in a theoretical case, should the words of the Amoraim be accepted as transmitters of tradition if they were not educated.
Thank you.
Can't answer such a general question. We're done.
The accepted view in the Talmud, simply put, is that it believes in demons, witchcraft, and astrology.
But one must remember that in their time it would have seemed logical to believe in all of the above.
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