ויקרא רבה (וילנא) פרשת צו פרשה ט
קדמה דרך ארץ את התורה
The commandment of derech eretz [good manners] preceded the Torah. [Translation by Areyvut]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What is derech eretz? What does it mean that it precedes the Torah?
2. How would you translate this text into a standard of ethical conduct?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)