About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between Judaism and Christianity regarding proselytizing and explores the origin of the Talmudic concept of עֵרֶב רַב.

The big difference between Judaism and Christianity re: Proselytizing. Origin of the Talmudic concept of עֵרֶב רַב?

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Topics covered

• Judaism
• Christianity
• Proselytizing
• Talmudic concepts
• Religious differences

Keywords

• Judaism
• Christianity
• proselytizing
• Talmud
• religion
• Rabbinic Judaism
• Talmudic concept

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Books & works: Talmud

Places: Judaism, Christianity

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