Q&A: Between "Those Who Walk Among Those Who Stand" and "A New Teaching from Sinai"
Between "Those Who Walk Among Those Who Stand" and "A New Teaching from Sinai"
Question
If I remember correctly, you are familiar with Rabbi Yossi Sofer and his work, and in particular his new book, "A New Teaching from Sinai."
The book deals with the need for and possibility of renewal in Jewish law, which naturally reminds me of the description of the forthcoming book, "Those Who Walk Among Those Who Stand."
So what is the difference between the books? What does one add that the other does not? Or perhaps the answer is simply that having more than one work helps these ideas penetrate and gain acceptance?
If there is some interesting difference between the two, I would be glad to hear it. If the answer is that the spirit of the books is the same and the difference lies in the form and the author, I would still see that as a difference that justifies studying both.
Thank you
Answer
Yes, I know him well (I went over his work and commented on his ideas at various stages in the past). The books deal with similar subjects, but I am more theoretical and more general than he is. Beyond that, I would rather not be a baker testifying to his own dough. I definitely recommend reading his as well.