Leviticus is Christianity, Deuteronomy is Judaism: The Disentangling and Development of Biblical Worldviews with Rabbi Shai Cherry

This series examines the distinct roles of Leviticus and Deuteronomy in shaping Jewish thought and practice, exploring their influence on early Rabbinic Judaism and interpretations by medieval Jewish philosophers and mystics. Session #3 focuses on the impact of Deuteronomy’s version of Judaism as canonized in the Rabbinic prayer book and its influence on medieval Jewish philosophy, beginning with Moses Maimonides. The session discusses how medieval philosophers interpreted the Jewish tradition through the lens of Deuteronomy and viewed it as a tool for political education rather than philosophical truth, leading to a significant reinterpretation of tradition.