Blog & Mablog Mud Flaps, Talmud Flaps, and Flaps About the Talmud
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Jan 12, 2026 Doug Wilson tackles the online backlash he's received, addressing caricatures from his critics. He explores the Reformed tradition's embrace of Hebrew and rabbinic texts, highlighting Calvin's engagement with Jewish scholarship. Discover the value Doug sees in Talmudic literature and learn about historic Reformers who opposed anti-Jewish sentiment. He critiques the concept of 'tribal truth' versus objective historical truth, emphasizing his role as a generalist. The conversation wraps with recommendations for engaging Jewish text scholarship.
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Online Backlash Over Talmud Praise
- Doug Wilson recounts online accusations that he 'loves the Talmud' and is secretly allied with Jews for nefarious reasons.
- He frames the backlash as predictable outrage from what he calls 'Sir Oracle' after his Amerifest comments.
Reformers Used Rabbinic Scholarship
- Reformation scholars studied Hebrew and rabbinic sources as part of ad fontes without compromising Christian doctrine.
- Wilson argues that using rabbinic insight is scholarly work distinct from accepting Jewish theology.
Historical Examples Of Hebraic Engagement
- Wilson gives historical examples: Johannes Reuslin (Roosland) opposed burning Jewish books and influenced Luther on Hebrew study.
- He notes John Calvin cited rabbinic scholars while rejecting Jewish conclusions about the Messiah.
