Moses relied on oral tradition for the Commandments.
It comes back to the person to trust. Christians trust Christ. FIRST, we must trust His example. THEN we see what was written.
That is why catholics look to the works (of Jesus) then follow Him. A rabbi (teacher) shows his students what to do.
Moses WROTE THEM DOWN. Is it your contention that Moses is not the author of the Torah?
It comes back to the person to trust. Christians trust Christ. FIRST, we must trust His example. THEN we see what was written. That is why catholics look to the works (of Jesus) then follow Him. A rabbi (teacher) shows his students what to do.
Indeed. His example comes down to us by way of the WRITTEN Word. His example was to destroy the tradition of the scribes and Pharisees, and to keep the Torah perfectly (and tell everyone else to try to do so too). A worthy example to follow, no doubt - But then, what has that to do with the teachings of the Roman church?