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 | | Karo wrote the Shulkhan Arukh in his old age, for the benefit of those who did not possess the education necessary to understand the "Bet Yosef." The arrangement of this work is the same as that adopted by Jacob ben Asher in his "Arba'ah Turim," but more concise; nor are any authorities given. |
 | | He never refers to it in his responsa, but always to the "Bet Yosef." The Shulkhan Arukh, achieved its reputation and popularity not only against the wishes of the author, but, curiously enough, through the very scholars who attacked it. |
 | | David's criticism of Maimonides' code be compared with Isserles' criticism of Caro's Shulkhan Arukh, the question suggests itself why the Shulkhan Arukh became an authoritative code, in spite of opposition and against the will of its author, while Maimonides' "Yad" found no acceptance among the Franco-German Jews, owing to Abraham ben David's criticism and influence. |
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