In Jewish theology, the historical absence of political authority has meant that most theological reflection has happened within the context of the Jewish community and synagogue, rather than within specialized academic institutions, including though Rabbinical discussion of Jewish law and Jewish Biblical commentaries.
Most theological reflection has happened within the context of the Jewish community and synagogue, rather than within specialized academic institutions. This was including though Rabbinical discussion of Jewish law and Jewish Biblical commentaries. This was what the historical absence of political authority has meant in Jewish theology.