Prof. Gábor Balázs serves as Rector of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE) in Budapest. He holds a Ph.D. in Jewish Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University (Israel). His research focuses on the intersections of morality, politics, and religion, with particular emphasis on contemporary Jewish identity and philosophical interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. He is currently collaborating with fellow scholars on a new Hungarian translation of the Torah, accompanied by a contemporary commentary.
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October 25, 2026
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Abraham challenges God’s plan to destroy Sodom with two distinct arguments: the innocent must not suffer alongside the guilty, and a righteous minority should suffice to spare an entire city. Why does Abraham stop at ten innocents? Can collective punishment ever be just? And why is Lot ultimately saved? The Rabbis sharpen Abraham’s critique of divine justice. Perfect justice may be unattainable, yet protest remains obligatory: God chose Abraham to teach his descendants righteousness and justice, even when that means challenging God.
Abraham challenges God’s plan to destroy Sodom with two distinct arguments: the innocent must not suffer alongside the guilty, and a righteous minority should suffice to spare an entire city. Why does Abraham stop at ten innocents? Can collective punishment ever be just? And why is Lot ultimately saved? The Rabbis sharpen Abraham’s critique of divine justice. Perfect justice may be unattainable, yet protest remains obligatory: God chose Abraham to teach his descendants righteousness and justice, even when that means challenging God.
