Now I do. I also know that one of your uncles remarked that the once obscure idea of gilgulim became a fundamental article of faith (despite R Saadia Gaon's opinion) because of its utility in nichum aveilim for the passing of the innocent. In that particular instance, the departed was a young woman. If I had only known this Maharit Tzahalon and Mishna Berura, I could have shot down the tanchumin even without your uncle's broadside.
Now I do. I also know that one of your uncles remarked that the once obscure idea of gilgulim became a fundamental article of faith (despite R Saadia Gaon's opinion) because of its utility in nichum aveilim for the passing of the innocent. In that particular instance, the departed was a young woman. If I had only known this Maharit Tzahalon and Mishna Berura, I could have shot down the tanchumin even without your uncle's broadside.
ReplyDeleteI think the spread of kabbalah that accepts gilgul influenced its wide acceptance.
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