Creation

Deciphering Creation: Rabbi José Faur on the World as Divine Text

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In The Book of Creation, the first chapter of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur lays out a compelling vision of Judaism as a civilization built on the intellectual act of reading and interpreting divine texts. By presenting Creation as a semiotic system authored by God, Rabbi Faur redefines humanity’s role as interpreters and co-creators … Read more

Creation as Text and the Foundations of Jewish Thought in Rabbi José Faur’s The Horizontal Society

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In the introduction to the first section of The Horizontal Society, The God of Israel, Rabbi José Faur presents a profound analysis of Judaism’s foundational principles, positioning it as a unique intellectual and societal paradigm. By framing Creation itself as a text and portraying the God of Israel as a “writer” and “reader,” Rabbi Faur … Read more