Rabbi David Sedley

A repository of written, audio and video Torah classes given by Rabbi David Sedley

Tag: science

  • The impossibility of extinction

    The impossibility of extinction
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    According to many medieval Jewish sources no species of animal can ever become extinct. This was mainstream belief, held by (and shaping policy for) many of the world leaders up until the 19th century. In this class we discuss extinction, the reasons why it presents difficulty to theologians, and how damaging religious convictions can be… Read more