OK, thank you.Nothing is punishable by a Jewish court if there's no action involved. That doesn't mean that there's no effect whatsoever. In the case of heresy, it causes a person to lose their place in the World to Come.
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OK, thank you.Nothing is punishable by a Jewish court if there's no action involved. That doesn't mean that there's no effect whatsoever. In the case of heresy, it causes a person to lose their place in the World to Come.
There is much discussion on the matterI thought it only counted if you're actively trying to gain the thing coveted.
The Mishnah uses the word "says" as "says to himself" a way of indicating belief. For instance, "one who says, I will sin and I will return", which is talking about a person who thinks that it's ok to sin with the intent to repent, not someone who literally says those words.
This is also obvious from the context of the Talmudic passage in Sanhedrin 99a that speaks about these things.
There is much discussion on the matter
Are thoughts of sin punished halachically?
also, see this under "lo titaveh"
https://www.yutorah.org/_cdn/_shiurim/Lo Tachmod.html
this writeup overly simplifies
Aseret HaDibrot - Orthodox Union
some interesting comments here also Thou shalt not covet - Wikipedia
Would someone briefly outline the views on reincarnation held by Saadia Gaon and David Kimhi?
If you thought that was going to make a difference, wait until you hear about the Medieval Rabbis who thought G-d had a body.Would someone briefly outline the views on reincarnation held by Saadia Gaon and David Kimhi?
I've dealt with rabbis who like Kedem wine. I can handle it.If you thought that was going to make a difference, wait until you hear about the Medieval Rabbis who thought G-d had a body.
Thank you.Concerning Rav Saadya Gaon the following link may help. The information on the page is fairly short.
Saadia Gaon on Reincarnation, “The Book of Beliefs and Opinions”
When I get home I will check the Arabic text I have to see if there is anything to add.
I know of many Jews who believe in reincarnation. Every Orthodox Jew I have ever known. Many Conservative Jews. And even a handful of Reform Jews.So, do you personally know any Jews who believe in reincarnation?
So, do they believe Hinduism is also a true Religion from Yahweh? Because according to Hindus their religion teach reincarnation.I know of many Jews who believe in reincarnation. Every Orthodox Jew I have ever known. Many Conservative Jews. And even a handful of Reform Jews.
Do all jews believe in reincarnation? or just some?
I know judaism believe in some form of hell and heaven also.
So, do they believe Hinduism is also a true Religion from Yahweh? Because according to Hindus their religion teach reincarnation.
So, do they believe Hinduism is also a true Religion from Yahweh? Because according to Hindus their religion teach reincarnation.
Can you provide some sources about what you claim ancient Jews believed? TIAThat depends on whether you are talking about modern Jews or ancient Jews. Ancient Jews don't have the reincarnation concept. They believe God can resend a prophet though. The difference is, common folks won't have such a privilege. Reincarnation on the other hand means everyone will have to go through the process of reincarnation, not just a prophet.
Can you provide some sources about what you claim ancient Jews believed? TIA
Yes. The Works of Flavius Josephus.
Josephus is a 1st century Jewish historian. He is also a Pharisee. He described the 3 sects back then and their respective fundamental believes. He also tried to explain the Jewish concept to the Greeks.
Here's part of his explanation,
Hades is a place in the world not regularly finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary punishments, agreeable to every one's behavior and manners.
In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the unjust, and those that have been disobedient to God, and have given honor to such idols as have been the vain operations of the hands of men as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment
The Works of Flavius Josephus.
And Josephus explains that "God can resend a prophet though. The difference is, common folks won't have such a privilege"?
Because I have yet to see a quote in actual Jewish sources that say that.
Are you saying that Elijah or Joshua was resent after each died? Or just that a prophet can finish one message/mission and be given a second?No. Re-sending of Elijah or Joshua and such can be found in the Bible which is written by the Jews using their concepts.
Do you have any source to suggest otherwise?