The Intellect Reveals Humanity's True Purpose

Da'at Tevunot 12:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Said the Intellect - But that which must be explained first is the matter of the existence of man and the work which devolves upon him, to know what is the purpose which is desired in all of this:

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