A Matter That Begs Much Study to Understand

Da'at Tevunot 13:1

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

Said the Soul - This is certainly a matter that begs much study to understand it in its details and parts:

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Da'at TevunotThe Explanation Is Extremely Broad Says the SoulA deeper understanding of. well, everything? That yearning, that quest for wisdom, is at the heart of so much Jewish thought. And it's where we pick up our thre Ben SiraWalking in Meekness Before the Most HighBen Sira turns to Walking in Meekness Before the Most High. First, Ben Sira advises, "My son, in thy wealth walk in meekness; and thou shalt be more beloved tha Book of JasherAdam Names the Animals and Cain Kills AbelOne of those fascinating, lesser-known works: the Book of Jasher. Now, it's important to understand that this isn't part of the Tanakh. Its authenticity and ori Book of JasherEnoch Ascends to Heaven and Rules as KingThe Book of Jasher isn't part of the canonical Hebrew Bible, but it's referenced within it (Joshua 10:13 and (2 Samuel 1:1)8). It's considered by some to be a v Legends of the JewsAdam's First Prayer After Losing ParadiseLegends of the Jews turns to Adam's First Prayer After Losing Paradise. Well, according to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Adam didn't just slump i Legends of the JewsEve's PrayerThe Legends of the Jews, that incredible collection of rabbinic stories compiled by Louis Ginzberg, gives us a glimpse into this poignant scene. It paints a pic