<br><div class="gmail_quote"><br>In a recent daf yomi the gemara discusses pesukim in Mishle that discuss the behavior of ants. One amora decided to<br>
scientifically check the behavior of ants and seems to be criticized by the gemara for not just relying on<br>King Solomon.<br>There is a debate among achronim whether shlomo knew his facts by kabalah or by observation.<br>
<br>Since modern science rests strongly on experimental evidence as against quotes from authority it would<br>seem that modern man would interpret the pesukim as an example with a lesson rather than taking<br>the pesukim literally. Nevertheless, the gemara hints that this approach is wrong. It does depend to some<br>
degree on the argument between Chatam Sofer and Malbim on how shlomo knew his facts<br clear="all"><font color="#888888"><br>-- <br>Eli Turkel<br>
</font></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Eli Turkel<br>