Ep. 457: Micha Ch.6 by Calev Ben Dor

Micah 5 & 6: Chapters that combine visions of future redemption with harsh criticism of a society which puts too much of an emphasis on ritual at the expense of what it is that is asked of us which is 'to perform justice, lovingkindness and to walk humbly with your God כי אם עשות משפט ואהבת חסד והצנע לכת עם אלוהיך (6:8. Calev Ben Dor illuminates ch.6's argument against korbanot by considering the historical context of the influence of Assyrian culture on Yehuda at that time - 'where Assyria saw ritual as a divine need and law as a human need, Israel saw ritual as a human need and law as a divine need'. Text here: https://www.sefaria.org/Micah.6