Holiness and Imitatio Dei: A Jewish Perspective on the Sanctity of Teaching and Learning

Research in Jewish studies as well as key passages from Judaism’s sacred texts describe teaching and learning as being among the most important, efficacious and sacred of God’s commandments. However, while this description is well-documented, the specific dynamics of education’s role within a framew...

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Main Author: Calvert, Isaac (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2021]
In: Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B Holiness
B Religious Education
B Imitatio Dei
B Judaism
B sacred education
B Jewish Studies
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