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How many laws are there in the Law of Moses?

Answered by Luke Buckler · 26 March 2011 · Add Comment

The most common figure given by Jews for the total number of laws in the Law of Moses is 613.1 This figure is first recorded in a third-century sermon given by Rabbi Simlai.2 Although the number was possibly not meant to be taken literally,3 it has become part of popular Jewish tradition. The figure has been [...]

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