When Knowledge Breaks Its Boundaries: Print, Truth, and Jewish Law

How do we make decisions when knowledge overflows? The printing revolution transformed Jewish learning: texts circulated across borders, unfamiliar sources became accessible, and readers encountered a growing range of conflicting opinions. Through the writings of Joseph Karo, author of the Shulkhan Arukh, and Solomon Luria, known as the Maharshal, we will explore two responses to this changing world. Their contrasting approaches raise questions about individual judgment and systematic…