Abstract
In this third and final part of our study of the use of the term 'gezerat ha-katuv' (“Scriptural decree”) in Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, we shall discuss three more appearances of the term: in Hil. Miqva’ot 11.12; in Hil. Teshuvah 3.4. and in Hil. Tefillah 9.7. In each of these appearances, the term has a theological meaning. That is, each case indicates, at least in an offhand manner, a halakhah or commandment without rationale. Nevertheless, these usages of gezerat ha-katuv, at least the first two mentioned here, also bear jurisprudential, halakhic characteristics.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | *159-*210 |
| Journal | דיני ישראל |
| Volume | 31 |
| State | Published - 2017 |
Bibliographical note
חלקו הראשון והשני של המאמר מופיעים בגליונות: 28: עמ' 161*-123* 2011, ו- 29: עמ' 101*-137* 2013,IHP Publications
- ihp
- Hebrew language, Medieval
- Jewish law -- History
- Jewish law -- Philosophy
- Jewish philosophy, Modern