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<p>These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:</p> | <p>These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:</p> | ||
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| − | <topic>Did Yitro convert? | + | <topic>Did Yitro convert? See <a href="Yitro – Religious Identity" data-aht="page">Yitro's Religious Identity</a>. |
| − | <opinion>Yes – R. Eliezer and R. Elazar HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 1, Bavli Zevachim 116a,<fn>This is explicit in the printed editions of the Bavli which read 'and he converted' (ונתגייר). However, most manuscripts (as well as the Sheiltot #166) do not contain that word. A similar textual situation exists in Vayikra Rabbah 9:6.</fn> Targum | + | <opinion>Yes – R. Eliezer and R. Elazar HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 1, Bavli Zevachim 116a,<fn>This is explicit in the printed editions of the Bavli which read 'and he converted' (ונתגייר). However, most manuscripts (as well as the Sheiltot #166) do not contain that word. A similar textual situation exists in Vayikra Rabbah 9:6.</fn> Targum Yerushalmi (Yonatan) Shemot 18:6-7, Tanchuma Yitro 1-7, Tanchuma Buber Yitro 1-5, Shemot Rabbah 27:1-9, Ramban Shemot 18:1,12, Minchah Belulah 18:5,9.</opinion> |
<opinion>No – Cassuto.</opinion> | <opinion>No – Cassuto.</opinion> | ||
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<topic>Yitro's sacrifices – See <a href="Yitro's Sacrifices and Eating Bread Before God" data-aht="page">Yitro's Sacrifices</a>. | <topic>Yitro's sacrifices – See <a href="Yitro's Sacrifices and Eating Bread Before God" data-aht="page">Yitro's Sacrifices</a>. | ||
<opinion>Celebration of the Children of Israel's salvation – Chizkuni 18:12.</opinion> | <opinion>Celebration of the Children of Israel's salvation – Chizkuni 18:12.</opinion> | ||
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<opinion>Covenant sealing meal – R. D"Z Hoffmann Shemot 18:12, Fensham.</opinion> | <opinion>Covenant sealing meal – R. D"Z Hoffmann Shemot 18:12, Fensham.</opinion> | ||
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| − | + | <topic>Did Yitro ultimately remain with the nation? See <a href="Yitro's Life After Shemot 18" data-aht="page">Did Yitro return and remain?</a> | |
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<opinion>Yes – R"E HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 2, Ramban 18:1.</opinion> | <opinion>Yes – R"E HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 2, Ramban 18:1.</opinion> | ||
<opinion>No – Cassuto.</opinion> | <opinion>No – Cassuto.</opinion> | ||
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Version as of 15:49, 4 July 2019
Yitro's Visit – Its Purpose and Significance
Points of Dispute
These are some of the central points of dispute (נקודות המחלוקת) between the various exegetes:
- Did Yitro convert? See Yitro's Religious Identity.
- Yes – R. Eliezer and R. Elazar HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 1, Bavli Zevachim 116a,1 Targum Yerushalmi (Yonatan) Shemot 18:6-7, Tanchuma Yitro 1-7, Tanchuma Buber Yitro 1-5, Shemot Rabbah 27:1-9, Ramban Shemot 18:1,12, Minchah Belulah 18:5,9.
- No – Cassuto.
- Yitro's sacrifices – See Yitro's Sacrifices.
- Celebration of the Children of Israel's salvation – Chizkuni 18:12.
- Conversion sacrifice – Ramban 18:12, Seforno 18:12.
- Covenant sealing meal – R. D"Z Hoffmann Shemot 18:12, Fensham.
- Did Yitro ultimately remain with the nation? See Did Yitro return and remain?
- Yes – R"E HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 2, Ramban 18:1.
- No – Cassuto.
