Quote by Chaim Potok

I will go wherever the truth leads me. It is secular scholarship, Rebbe; it is not the scholarship of tradition. In secular scholarship there are no boundaries and no permanently fixed views.Lurie, if the Torah cannot go out into your world of scholarship and return stronger, then we are all fools and charlatans. I have faith in the Torah. I am not afraid of truth.

I will go wherever the truth leads me. It is secular scholar

Summary

This quote illustrates the speaker's commitment to pursuing truth and knowledge without the constraints of tradition or preconceived notions. They emphasize the importance of engaging with secular scholarship, which allows for open-mindedness and challenges fixed perspectives. The speaker believes that the Torah, a religious text, should be able to withstand scrutiny and examination in the world of scholarship, ultimately enabling a deeper understanding and strengthening of faith. They express a willingness to embrace truth, highlighting their confidence in the compatibility of personal beliefs and intellectual exploration.

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Truth Scholarship Torah

By Chaim Potok

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