Rabbi Louis Jacobs

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Heresy in Judaism

Various movements within the religion have been viewed heretical by those who disagreed with them.

Gersonides

Medieval philosopher followed the rationalistic mode of Aristotle.

Gog and Magog

Leader and nation who will battle Jews before the coming of the Messiah.

Gershom of Mayyence

German legal authority created famous ban against divorcing a wife against her will.

Rabbi Abraham Geiger

Reform rabbi fought for movement's recognition as part of Jewish tradition.

Rabban Gamaliel

Many rabbis of the same name served as Nasi or Prince.

Jewish Fundamentalism

Belief that the Bible, as interpreted by rabbinic tradition, is infallible.

Faith Healing

Curing with supernatural powers is viewed with skepticism in Judaism.

Jewish Existentialism

Emphasis placed on human free will and what is true to an individual.

Rabbi Eliezer

Few facts are known about this teacher of Rabbi Akiba.

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