Max Kadushin revolutionized our understanding of rabbinic Judaism by revealing how the Sages' thought operated through an intricate web of "value-concepts" rather than formal philosophical systems. Drawing primarily from aggadah, Kadushin uncovered a distinctive pattern of rabbinic thinking characterized by dynamic, meaning-laden terms that function simultaneously as objective concepts and subjective values. His theory of "organismic coherence" demonstrated how these rabbinic ideas interact in a non-hierarchical system, achieving practical expression through both aggadah and halakhah. Through careful analysis of rabbinic literature, Kadushin identified key phenomena including "normal mysticism," the purposeful use of multiple interpretations in aggadic texts, and the seamless integration of religious and ethical values. His work illuminates how this value-concept system served as a "category of significance," infusing daily Jewish life with transcendent meaning. While challenging conventional philosophical approaches to Judaism, Kadushin's organismic hypothesis offers crucial insights into both historical rabbinic ideology and enduring patterns of Jewish thought, revealing how classical Jewish values maintain their vitality through distinctive modes of expression and actualization.