Jewish Law

Rema's glosses emended and enhanced the Shulchan Aruch.

Maimonides' halachic magnum opus.

As Jewish communities grew throughout the Muslim world, they developed their own rabbinical schools and scholars.

Rabbinic interpretations and discussions of the Bible.

Monotheism and the sanctification of the trivial

According to Jewish tradition, two Torahs were received on Mount Sinai -- one written, and one passed down orally for generations.

Seven commandments which, according to Jewish tradition, are incumbent upon all of humankind.

Biblical interpretations that focus on Jewish law and practices.

Exploring ethical ideas, biblical characters or narrative moments.

Rejection of "foreign worship" is a primary commandment and central to the Jewish worldview.

The involvement of God in moral issues gives Jewish ethical thinking a passion and urgency.

What holiness meant to the sages of the Talmud.