It is apparent that English is not your native language. Just curious what your native language is. As to your question regarding the age of the Torah, the first thing I need to know is what exactly you are asking.
A question to anybody of the Jewish faith
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I agree this is not clear. I thought about it later because I forgot to mention something. Because it is a complicated matter. But I realized later how wrong we explain everything that causes so much confusion to the world. I do not mean the word mimic litterly but more naturely. Because we all automatically mimic everything ourselves. What is naturely.
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In Jewish folklore and tradition, a Golem is a creature formed from inanimate matter, typically clay or mud, and is brought to life through mystical means, often associated with the use of sacred words or divine names. The concept of the Golem has its roots in various texts, including the Talmud and additional Jewish mystical literature. Here are key components to better understand what a Golem is in Judaism:
1. Origins of the Golem:
- The notion of the Golem can be traced back to ancient Jewish texts, including the Talmud, where the term "Golem" appears in the context of a "formless" or "unshaped" being. The word itself comes from the Hebrew term 'גולם' (golem), which means "shapelessness" or "unformed."
2. Creation of the Golem:
- The Golem is traditionally created by a righteous individual, often depicted as a rabbi, who has the necessary spiritual knowledge to animate it. The most famous narrative of Golem creation involves Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, a 16th-century rabbi of Prague. According to legend, Rabbi Loew created a Golem to protect the Jewish community from antisemitic attacks and persecution.
- The Golem is typically brought to life through the inscribing of the Hebrew letters 'ALEPH', 'MEM', and 'TAV' on its forehead or in its mouth, which together form the word 'Emet' (truth). Alternatively, removing the first letter (the 'Aleph') transforms it into 'Met' (death), effectively deactivating the Golem.
3. Purpose of the Golem:
- The primary purpose of the Golem is to serve and protect. It is often depicted as a guardian figure, intended to perform tasks, defend the community, and carry out the will of its creator. However, Golems can also symbolize the potential dangers of unchecked power, as they may act without understanding or moral consideration.
4. Symbolism and Themes:
- The Golem embodies themes of creation, control, and the desire to protect one’s community. It represents the interplay between the divine, the human, and the artificial—a reflection on the spiritual and ethical implications of creating life.
- The concept of the Golem has also been interpreted as a metaphor for the struggles of the Jewish people throughout history, highlighting themes of resilience and the fight against oppression.
5. Cultural Impact:
- The Golem has become a significant figure in Jewish folklore and has permeated popular culture, influencing literature, art, and film. The stories and legends surrounding the Golem continue to be retold in various forms, reflecting ongoing themes of identity, power, and humanity
juantoo3
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Looking again it would seem Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" is one such retelling of the themes.
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The novel was created during a summer spent in Switzerland (1816) with Lord Byron and others, where a ghost story challenge led to its conception. Themes of unchecked ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the consequences of playing God infuse the narrative, reflecting the anxieties of the time, their is no connection either in the way Frankenstein was created or the reason.
Prometheus is a Titan from Greek mythology who is best known for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity. This act of defiance symbolises the quest for knowledge and enlightenment but also brings punishment, as Prometheus is eternally bound and tormented by Zeus for his transgression, again quite different from a Golem.
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So I am certain I understand your response -
You are disagreeing with me for agreeing with you
Wiki is a wonderful resource, but it is limited, and now we know it has been shepherded by the CIA, so even their material should be taken with a grain of salt.
Prometheus was a part of the formal name of Shelley's novel - so dispense with that portion right off. It is like saying "Gone with the Wind" has nothing to do with barometric pressure and frontal boundaries.
Frankenstein, the story, deals with issues of power, creation, and unintended consequences - precisely like the legend of the Golem. Whether or not Shelley was familiar with the Golem story I cannot say, but Switzerland is reasonably close to Prague to think she would have been.
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