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Prophets and Their Impact in the High Middle Ages: A Subculture of Franco-German Jewry

This chapter covers one of the most intriguing statements found in the vast opus of R. Solomon Yitshaki (Rashi), in which he claims that the people of Israel in exile are sons of prophets. It tackles the distinction between the biblical terms 'prophets' and 'sons of prophets', including their implications or the rabbinic sources used by Rashi when referring to Jews as sons of prophets. It also highlights the centrality of custom as something that unifies all Jews in exile and also ensures their elevated spiritual status. The chapter describes the mode of behaviour and specific type of performance that is quintessential for maintaining the quasi-prophetic element in all Jews. It cites the claim that post-biblical Jews are potential sons of prophets, which implied continuity between the biblical and medieval times in both a ritual and spiritual sense.