Affection and Doctrinal Consequences in Talmud and Torah

Abstract

This paper analyzes passion, love, and affection as expressed in the old testament Jewish traditions, mainly the Talmudic and Torahic ones. This is achieved by linking such senses to doctrinal aspects. In most Talmudic and Torahic traditions, the image of the Lord has been portrayed as a Jew-specific deity or lord. Such imagery is reflected in the above-mentioned scriptures. This also has to do the manner other non-Jewish nations are portrayed according to these accounts. The other non-Jewish nations, were, therefore,  depicted as inferior.

Based on these traditions and accounts, old testament Jews seemingly had had strict passion for the Lord, describing Him in characteristics that fit not even men. Those Jews, additionally, overloved Moses that he was for most of them a demigod. Certain Talmudic accounts, however, reject such narratives.