What is the original source of summary of the 10 Commandments, which Jesus quotes in Mtt 22: 35-40?

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I am not aware of Catholic teaching on the subject. However "love your neighbour as yourself is a quote from leviticus 19:8.

Rabbai Hillel is often cited as the first person who uses it as a summary of the law. You can read about that here

https://www.thetorah.com/article/love-your-neighbor-how-it-became-the-golden-rule

When Jesus also includes the commandment to love God (death 6:4-7) he goes beyond what hillel had said. This makes sense because this commandment cannot be derived from the other.

These fit neatly with the ten commandments. Commandments 1-5 each include God's name and focus on how you should relate to him; whereas 6-10 focus on your relationship with people.

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