Quotes
If there is a thing about which it is said: 'Look, this is new!' — it has already been in former times, before our own
Qoheleth 1:10
| Jewish Torah Governance |
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| Monday, 17 January 2011 15:40 |
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Part One: A survey of different types of governments - rule by the wealthy, by the people, and by G-d. Which type of structure is Jewish? Plus: a critique of American democracy. Part Two: How a Jewish government could be structured today. Are Jews required to have a king? Two verses appear to conflict. Bible critics argue it's a contradiction. It's not. The Nasseev reconciles them. Plus: The role of a house of representatives. Part Three: The root of "balance of power" between the executive and the judiciary. The Torah allows power to be inherited. Is that an ideal - or a concession to public demand? Part Four: Ancient Jews argued for a separation between religion and state. The proof is in the Torah. Plus: The origin of the Jewish term for president. |
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