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The Hidden Author: Rabbi José Faur on God, Creation, and Covenant

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In Chapter 3 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur deepens his exploration of Judaism’s intellectual and theological foundations by presenting God as a writer and Creation as a text. This chapter expands the metaphor of authorship to frame the universe and the Torah as semiotic systems that reveal divine will while requiring human engagement … Read more

Monolingualism and the Analphabetic Mind: Rabbi José Faur’s Critique of Hierarchical Knowledge

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In Chapter 2 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur delivers a penetrating critique of hierarchical systems that rely on monolingualism and pure orality to sustain dominance. Through an analysis of language, textuality, and culture, Rabbi Faur exposes the intellectual stagnation fostered by what he calls the “analphabetic mind,” contrasting it with Judaism’s dynamic, participatory … Read more