Studying the Secular: The Soul of the Matter
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What are the theological underpinnings of the school of thought that advocates for a Jewish child to experience a wholesome Torah education that is unencumbered by the pursuit of secular knowledge?
This is a sequel to an earlier paper that addressed the relevant halachic issues.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 26 |
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