Jewish Texts
Moses Hayyim Luzzato
An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.
Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal)
19th-century Italian scholar/poet who questioned authorship of the Zohar.
Karet: A Biblical Punishment
What does it mean to be 'cut off' from the Jewish people?
Who Was the High Priest?
The leader of all priests in the ancient Temple had special rights and privileges.