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Course Duration: Five weekly lessons

Pre-course Information Packet

Lesson 1: 
The Judiciary 
[part 1]

1. Introduction
2. Relationship Between the Judiciary and the Monarchy
   1. Defining Chukim and Mishpatim Laws
   2. Purpose of Mitzvoth: To Establish a Relationship with G-d
3. The Judiciary and the Tribe of Levi
4. The Judiciary and Prophetic Messages

1. The Sanhedrin (Supreme Court): Preserving Unity in Torah society
   1. Presenting a Case Before the Sanhedrin
   2. Accepting the Sanhedrin’s Ruling
      1. Divine Providence
      2. Judicial Fallibility
   3. The Rebellious Elder
2. Addendum: The Judicial Structure

1. Requesting a King
2. Appointing a King
3. The Mitzvoth of a King
   1. Limiting Horses: Reliance Upon Military Power
   2. Avoiding Egypt: Immoral Influence
   3. Limiting Wives: Focus on Sensual Pleasures
   4. Limiting Gold & Silver: Pursuit of Wealth
4. Torah Scroll: Fealty to G-d and to His People

1. Introduction to Prophetic Experience
2. The Prophetic Experience
3. Prophetic Limitations - Location & Time
4. "Sub-Prophetic" Levels of Divine Communication

1. The Idolatrous Prophet
   1. The "Prophet" and the "Dreamer"
   2. The Ot (Sign) and the Mophet (Miracle)
   3. The Prophetic Message
   4. Rejecting the Prophetic Message
   5. A Test of Belief/Love
2. Recognizing the True and False Prophet
   1. Relying on Prophets
   2. False Prophets
      1. Fabricated Prophecy
      2. Plagiarized Prophecy
      3. Idolatrous Prophecy
      4. Torah-Altering Prophecy
   3. Testing a Prophet