Greetings to everybody,

What is hateful to yourself do not do to another. That is the whole Law.
The rest is mere commentary. --Hillel the Prophet

Footnote: This is the traditional answer given by Hillel (A contemporary
of Jesus, as I understand it) in response to the demand of an impatient
unbeliever that he be taught the whole of the Torah while he (the
unbeliever) stood on one foot. There are probably as many variations as
there are translations. This is the one I like best. The phrasing of the
first sentence is arranged in varying ways. Typically, the word "Torah"
is used instead of "Law". Often the directive, "Now go study it." is
appended. However, Hillel's intent is unmistakable in all of them. I
suspect his actual response referred to the Torah and included the
directive. I like to think he didn't smile when he said it (on the
outside).

Running in place and feeling the sweat,

George

See entire article...

http://meowbark.blogspot.com/2006/10...l-prophet.html


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