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Shulchan Arukh
The Shulchan Arukh (Hebrew word, literally: "Set Table") is a codex, or written catalogue, of Jewish law (Halakha), composed by Rabbi Yosef Karo in the 16th century. It is considered the most authoritative compilation halakha since the Talmud, and with its commentaries it is the main authoritative source of Jewish law and custom, and hence often simply referred to as the Code of Jewish Law. The Shulchan Arukh (and its forerunner Beth Yosef) follow the same structure as Arba'ah Turim by Rabbi Jacob ben Asher. There are four books, subdivided on chapters and paragraphs:
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