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Yankel,
They do however state very clearly that WE KNOW that j is out because of the inadmissibility of a second coming
They, including Rambam? Where?
I quoted the Rambam to demonstrate my point, I would expect you to quote the Rambam to demonstrate yours.
Whether yakov avinu is considered dead or not is TOTALLY IRRELEVANT here.
It’s relevant because Philosopher brought it up to say that it’s crazy to say that Rashi learns יעקב לא מת physically.
There is no problem having a debate in how to understand a Gemara and meforshim.
I didn’t expect it to get so heated, with people considering Artscroll’s interpretation deranged kefira, or claiming that a Rif that I posted doesn’t exist.