They were well - versed in the large body of rabbinic traditions, and they looked down on the common people, who were less educated, viewing them as ignorant, contemptible, even accursed.
Nad tundsid rabide pärimuste suurt kogu kui oma viit sõrme ning vaatasid lihtrahva peale, kes polnud nii haritud, ülalt alla, pidades neid inimesi rumalateks, põlastusväärseteks ja isegi neetuteks.