A Great Gate to Understand All Human Matters

Da'at Tevunot 81:1

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

Said the Soul - This is the explicated tradition whether for the body or for the soul, and it is a great gate opened to understand all of the matters of man in all time periods:

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Soul Humor Wisdom Divine Justice Adam Eve

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