Are Gerald Schroeder's books ok to read? Is he accepted as a reliable source?
Gerald Schroeder
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, Oct 04 2012 02:57 PM
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Posted 04 October 2012 - 03:06 PM
Dr. Schroeder means well, but the answer is no. You should only read Hashkafa books and interpretations of Brias HaOlam from people who are Talmidei Chachamim in areas of Hashkafa and Brias HaOlam. Not scientists. If someone made an Eruv you would not use it unless that person knows Eruvin . Same thing here.
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Posted 07 October 2012 - 12:57 PM
There are plenty, but that is not the point.
If I told you not to buy a box of cookies because it doesn't have a Hashgacha, you would not ask "But what's wrong with the processing?" You'd understand that unless the cookies have a Rav HaMachshir, you don't even think of eating them.
Same thing for Hashkafos and Torah thoughts.
If I told you not to buy a box of cookies because it doesn't have a Hashgacha, you would not ask "But what's wrong with the processing?" You'd understand that unless the cookies have a Rav HaMachshir, you don't even think of eating them.
Same thing for Hashkafos and Torah thoughts.
