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D. Andrew Teeter is a Professor of Hebrew Bible at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), affiliated with the Committee on the Study of Religion and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. He joined HDS in 2008 and specializes in the literature and religious thought of the Hebrew Bible, with a focus on its historical contexts and interpretive reception in Second Temple Judaism. His research emphasizes ancient poetics, intertextuality, and early Jewish biblical interpretation, particularly within the Dead Sea Scrolls. Teeter holds an MA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a PhD from the University of Notre Dame. His teaching spans the literature, history, and theology of the Hebrew Bible, with attention to ancient and modern interpretive traditions. Current research projects include reconstructing the grammar of biblical poetics and analyzing textual transmission processes in Second Temple Jewish literature. He regularly teaches courses at HDS and Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, focusing on Hebrew Bible studies, ancient Jewish literature, and biblical interpretation. His publications explore topics such as biblical symmetry, exegesis in Dead Sea Scrolls, and coherence in ancient Jewish texts. Teeter’s work bridges biblical scholarship with broader questions about ancient literary conventions and historical reading practices, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions in religious studies and Near Eastern languages.

• Hebrew Bible Studies
• Ancient Poetics
• Intertextuality
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Carol Bakhos is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Departments of Jewish Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures under the College of Letters and Science. Her work bridges Scriptural Interpretation, Ancient Judaism, and Comparative Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Education: Ph.D. in Talmud and Rabbinics (Jewish Theological Seminary, 2000); MTS in Theology, Scripture and Interpretation (Harvard, 1992); B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy (Boston College, 1988). Her research explores intertextual connections between Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, with a focus on Midrashic literature, Rabbinic texts, and Quranic exegesis. She investigates topics like the transmission of apocryphal works across religious boundaries, the portrayal of biblical figures (e.g., Abraham, Ishmael, Esau) in Abrahamic traditions, and the intersection of orality, writing, and animal ethics in ancient contexts. Carol Bakhos' publications reveal a scholarly emphasis on Abrahamic comparative studies , narrative migration , and methodological approaches to Midrash. Her recent peer-reviewed articles (2006–2017) span disciplines including Religious Studies, Literary Criticism, and Ancient History, with subfields in Quranic Interpretation, Rabbinic Humor, and Intertextual Ethics. She has contributed extensively to edited volumes, encyclopedias, and book reviews, while teaching courses on Judaism, Abraham and Ishmael in comparative perspectives, and Religion and Critical Thought at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Scriptural Interpretation
• Ancient Judaism
• Comparative Religions
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Avi Blitz serves as Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies and Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, teaching Hebrew language and Israeli cultural studies courses including HEB 346D (Israeli Society and Culture) and intensive Hebrew sequences. He earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University (2020) with dissertation research on the Tsene-rene , a seventeenth-century Yiddish women's Bible synthesizing Hebrew scripture with midrashic and folkloric elements. Blitz's research centers on Jewish literary traditions with emphasis on Yiddish literature's modern manifestations. His work examines contemporary Yiddish-speaking Haredi communities in Israel through journalistic publications and explores early 20th-century Jewish avant-garde movements via literary translations, particularly focusing on Polish-Jewish cultural intersections during the interwar period. This dual focus bridges historical textual analysis with living ultra-Orthodox cultural practices. His recent scholarly output demonstrates concentrated engagement with Łódź-based Jewish avant-garde poetry from the 1920s, revealing thematic preoccupations with cultural preservation amid modernist experimentation. With teaching experience spanning the United States, Latin America, Israel, and Europe, Blitz integrates transnational perspectives into Hebrew language pedagogy while maintaining scholarly connections to Yiddish literary heritage through translation projects and cultural analysis.

• Jewish Studies
• Yiddish Literature
• Hebrew Language
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Matthew Kraus is an Associate Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Cincinnati, where he has held positions including Interim Department Head and Director of Hebrew Programs. His academic journey includes roles at Williams College and Wright State University, with a focus on the intersection of Jewish, Christian, and Classical traditions in Late Antiquity. Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Michigan (1996) Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (1991) BA in Classics from Harvard-Radcliffe (1985) Kraus's research centers on biblical interpretation in Late Antiquity, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and the translational and cultural dynamics of the Vulgate. He explores how Jerome’s work reflects Jewish, Christian, and Classical influences, and examines Chanukah’s historical evolution and Reform Judaism’s theological foundations. His publications span topics like the Vulgate’s intertextual relationships, economic approaches to American Judaism, and rabbinic influences on biblical translation. He has presented at international conferences on Jerome, Philo, and Jewish-Greco-Roman cultural interactions. Kraus teaches courses including Women and the Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Modern Hebrew, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and historical context.

• History of Biblical Interpretation
• Judaism and Christianity in the Greek and Roman Worlds
• Scholarship in Antiquity
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Aaron J. Koller is Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Yeshiva University. His scholarship bridges Semitic languages , Jewish intellectual history , and writing system evolution , with particular focus on ancient Hebrew and Aramaic contexts. Education: BA from Yeshiva University, PhD from Revel Graduate School (2009) Affiliations: Bye-Fellow at Cambridge University (2022-2023), Visiting Scholar at Oxford's Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies Research explores: Writing Systems : Evolution from cuneiform to alphabetic scripts , including vowel marking and word division mechanisms Dead Sea Scrolls : Reconstructing Persian period Aramaic literature and analyzing language contact between Hebrew and Aramaic Biblical Interpretation : Gender dynamics in Genesis narratives and ethical frameworks in Ezekiel and Deuteronomy Recent publications examine Qur'anic references to Mishnah , alphabetic order historiography , and ancient scribal practices . He has edited five academic volumes including Studies in Mishnaic Hebrew and Semitic, Biblical, and Jewish Studies in Honor of Richard Steiner . Key collaborations include research at Cambridge University , Oxford University , and with scholars like Steven Fine and Mordechai Cohen . His work has been featured in 38 academic books and 25 journal articles .

• Semitic Languages
• Biblical Literature
• Jewish Intellectual History
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Pekka Lindqvist is a University Lecturer in Exegetics and Jewish Studies at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology, Department of Theology and Religious Studies. He serves as Director of Institutum Judaicum Aboense and Chief of Education in the Bachelor’s Program in Theology, demonstrating leadership in both academic administration and Jewish-Christian dialogue. His research centers on Jewish Studies , with a focus on early Judaism , interfaith relations , and the dialogue among Abrahamic faiths . He explores topics such as early Jewish outreach to Gentiles, the reception of biblical figures like Moses, and the historical development of Finnish Oriental Studies in Palestine. His work also addresses modern Jewish perspectives and the legacy of Finnish missionary activity in the Middle East. Lindqvist’s recent publications reflect a strong engagement with biblical exegesis, reception history, and minority theological voices. His scholarly output spans peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and public-facing contributions, indicating a commitment to both academic rigor and public dialogue. He has contributed to journals such as Studia Theologica and Dialogue , and his work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and inclusive societies. University Lecturer in Exegetics and Jewish Studies Director, Institutum Judaicum Aboense Chief of Education, Bachelor Program in Theology Active researcher in early Judaism and interfaith dialogue Contributor to Holocaust education and antisemitism research Lindqvist is actively involved in public scholarship, having delivered keynote speeches on Holocaust Memorial Day and participated in discussions on Jewish law in contemporary Finland. He leads and contributes to externally funded research projects, including Nordic antisemitism and conspiracy thinking and From Awareness to Action: Educating Finland's Future Generations on the Holocaust . His academic service includes curatorial and photographic work for institutional memory projects, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to religious studies. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his leadership roles suggest significant mentorship and educational impact.

• Jewish Studies
• Early Judaism
• Interfaith Relations
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Dr. Wojciech Kosior is a researcher at the Department of Comparative Civilization Studies within the Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations at Jagiellonian University, Poland. He holds degrees in Jewish Studies from the Paideia Institute, Religious Studies, and Psychology from Jagiellonian University. Education: Jewish Studies (Paideia Institute) Religious Studies (Jagiellonian University) Psychology (Jagiellonian University) His research focuses on angelology, demonology, and apotropaism, cognitive science of religion, and digital humanities applications in religious text analysis. He specializes in Hebrew Bible, early rabbinic literature (Talmuds, Midrashes), Targums, Dead Sea Scrolls, and apocryphal texts. His work often intersects ancient religious traditions with modern quantitative and qualitative analysis. Key trends in his recent publications include systematic databases for supernatural entities (Elyonim veTachtonim project), cognitive theory of religion applications, and digital humanities tools in Jewish and Biblical studies. His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Centre (2018/31/D/HS1/00513) and Ministry of Science and Higher Education initiatives. While he has not explicitly listed scientific awards, his research has been funded through competitive grants. He manages significant projects like the Elyonim veTachtonim database and co-edits comparative religious studies outputs.

• Hebrew Bible
• Early Rabbinic Literature
• Angelology
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Cass Fisher is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, specializing in Jewish theology and philosophy. His research bridges rabbinic theology, modern Jewish thought, and philosophical approaches to religious language, with particular focus on figures like Franz Rosenzweig. Fisher's scholarly interests center on: Theological reference and language in Judaism Rabbinic hermeneutics and theological discourse Modern Jewish philosophy (especially Rosenzweig and Soloveitchik) Pedagogical approaches in religious studies Intersections of continental philosophy and Jewish theology His publications demonstrate consistent focus on theological epistemology, divine attributes, and redemptive concepts across rabbinic and modern Jewish sources. Recent work shows growing engagement with comparative theology and religious language theory. Fisher actively contributes to academic pedagogy through workshops at the Wabash Center and University of Chicago Divinity School. He serves as senior editor for the St. Andrews Encyclopedia of Theology's Jewish theology section.

• Jewish Theology
• Rabbinic Literature
• Modern Jewish Thought
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Erin M. Runions is Professor and Nancy M. Lyon Professor of Biblical History and Literature in the Department of Religious Studies at Pomona College , where she has been a faculty member since 2005. Her academic work sits at the intersection of biblical scholarship, political theology, cultural studies, and critical theory. Her research focuses on the Hebrew Bible and its reception history , particularly how biblical interpretations shape contemporary ideologies around sexuality, race, biopolitics, governance, war, torture, and U.S. imperialism . She critically examines how scriptural narratives are mobilized in political discourse and cultural production, including film, law, and religious movements. Runions’s publications include The Babylon Complex: Theopolitical Fantasies of War, Sex, and Sovereignty (2014), How Hysterical: Identification and Resistance in the Bible and Film (2003), and Changing Subjects: Gender, Nation, Future in Micah (2001). Her recent articles analyze topics such as carceral affect, biblical biopolitics, and the theological implications of economic sacrifice during the pandemic. Her scholarship frequently draws on feminist, queer, poststructuralist, and psychoanalytic theories to interrogate power, identity, and subjectivity. Her most recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the intersections of religion, affect, and political economy , particularly in carceral systems and pandemic responses. She explores how biblical language is used to justify or critique systems of control, often linking theological concepts to broader structures of capitalism and state violence. Her notable awards and honors include: Lilly Endowment, Wabash Center Grant (2008–2009) Lilly Endowment Summer Research Stipend (2007) Fonds pour la formation de chercheurs et l'aide à la recherche, Québec (Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2000–2002) She is actively involved in social justice, including facilitating a writing workshop in a women’s prison and advocating for environmental justice in Pomona. She has taught courses such as Queer Theory and the Bible , Gender and Religion , and The Bible Goes to Hollywood . She received her Ph.D. from McGill University and her B.A. from the University of British Columbia.

• Hebrew Bible
• Biblical Reception History
• Religion and Politics
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Prof. Dr. Tal Ilan (born 1956) is an Israeli historian and Hebrew scholar specializing in Jewish history of Late Antiquity. Since 2003, she has held a professorship at the Institute for Jewish Studies of the Free University of Berlin. PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (completed after Menahem Stern's death under Isaiah Gafni) Visiting professorships at Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and Frankfurt universities Her research focuses on gender aspects in Rabbinic literature and the Hebrew Bible , combined with extensive work in Jewish Onomastics through her multi-volume Lexicon of Jewish Names. The feminist commentary on the Babylonian Talmud represents a groundbreaking contribution to Jewish feminist theology. Key research projects include: Lexicon of Jewish Names : Comprehensive database of Jewish names from Palestine and Diaspora Lectio difficilior : Co-edited the first European online journal for feminist exegesis

• Jewish History (Late Antiquity)
• Gender Studies in Rabbinic Literature
• Hebrew Bible Scholarship
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Prof. Steven Fine is a Distinguished Professor at Yeshiva University (New York, NY) holding the Churgin Chair of Jewish History. He serves as founding director of the YU Center for Israel Studies and leads the multi-year YU Archaeology and the Talmud Project. His academic career spans decades with significant contributions to Jewish historical and archaeological studies. Professor Fine specializes in Jewish History, Jewish Archaeology, Synagogue Studies, Menorah Studies, Ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman Jewish Studies. His research focuses on the material culture of ancient Judaism, particularly examining synagogues and religious artifacts from the Greco-Roman period through to modern times. He approaches Jewish history through both textual analysis and archaeological evidence, creating a comprehensive understanding of Jewish life in antiquity. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on the menorah as a central Jewish symbol, examining its biblical origins, cosmic significance in rabbinic interpretation, and evolution through to modern Israel. Fine's work bridges ancient textual traditions with archaeological findings, particularly regarding synagogue architecture and religious practices in the Greco-Roman world. Professor Fine holds the prestigious Churgin Chair of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, an honor recognizing his significant contributions to the field of Jewish historical studies. As founding director of the YU Center for Israel Studies and leader of the YU Archaeology and the Talmud Project, Professor Fine oversees significant research initiatives connecting ancient Jewish texts with archaeological findings. His work has established important frameworks for understanding the development of Jewish religious spaces and symbols throughout history. Professor Fine directs the YU Center for Israel Studies and recently announced the multi-year YU Archaeology and the Talmud Project, which aims to connect Talmudic literature with archaeological findings from the ancient Jewish world.

• Jewish History
• Jewish Archaeology
• Synagogue Studies
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Prof. Laura Lieber is a leading scholar of late antique Jewish liturgical poetry and religious history, currently holding the Chair of Transregional Religious History at the University of Regensburg. She previously served as Professor of Late Ancient Judaism at Duke University (2016–2024), where she also held administrative roles including Department Chair of Religious Studies (2023–present) and Director of the Duke Center for Jewish Studies (2015–present). Her research focuses on synagogue poetry (piyyut), comparative hymnography, and the intersection of performance studies with liturgical texts. She has published extensively on Byzantine liturgical poetry, material culture's role in religious expression, and the historical context of Jewish liturgical practices. Lieber earned her Ph.D. in History of Judaism from the University of Chicago (2003) and holds rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (1999). She has held fellowships from ACLS, the National Humanities Center, and the University of Erfurt's Max Weber Kolleg. Her work bridges Jewish and Christian liturgical traditions, emphasizing performance and ritual as foundational to religious identity. Key contributions include Staging the Sacred (2023), analyzing performance elements in late antique hymns, and Jewish Aramaic Poetry from Late Antiquity (2018), which offers critical translations and commentary. She has edited volumes on materiality in late antiquity and served on editorial boards for journals like Hebrew Studies . Her awards include the Simon Lazarus Memorial Prize (1999) and the Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Fellowship (1994). Lieber is actively involved in rabbinical leadership, including serving as High Holiday Rabbi for Duke Hillel and mentoring programs through the HUC-JIR/CCAR Commission. Her research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, examining how liturgical texts reflect socio-cultural dynamics and theological debates in their historical contexts.

• Byzantine liturgical poetry
• History of biblical interpretation
• Jewish liturgy
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Ryan Scott Dulkin serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching undergraduate theology courses including Foundations: Bible & Community and Comparative: Judaism. His academic credentials feature a PhD in Midrash and Scriptural Interpretation from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, complemented by Rabbinic Ordination and an M.Phil. from the same institution. Additional degrees include an MA in Midrash (Jewish Theological Seminary), and MA/BA in English Literature from San Francisco State University. Dulkin's research centers on Rabbinic Literature and Jewish textual interpretation, with particular emphasis on Midrashic traditions and Jewish-Christian dialogue. He leads the Encountering Judaism Initiative to advance interreligious understanding through scholarly engagement with primary sources and ethical analysis of rabbinic expansions on biblical narratives. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on ancient Jewish textual traditions, analyzing narrative structures in works like Pirqei de-Rabbi Eliezer and Genesis Rabbah while exploring theological concepts including mercy, creation, and demonic figures within rabbinic thought. Key recognitions include: Stromseth Endowment for Intercultural and Interreligious Education Revson Fellow from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America Michael Klebanoff Doctoral Fellowship Grant support has enabled his interfaith educational initiatives, particularly the Stromseth Endowment funding for curriculum development in intercultural religious education. His fellowship awards provided critical research support during doctoral studies on rabbinic literature. Dulkin actively contributes to the University of St. Thomas theology curriculum through course development and participates in campus-wide initiatives promoting religious literacy and interfaith dialogue within Catholic higher education.

• Judaism
• Rabbinic Literature
• Midrash
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Piero Capelli is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he specializes in Hebrew language and Jewish studies. His academic work spans biblical interpretation, rabbinic literature, Jewish mysticism, and medieval interreligious polemics. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Academic Rank: Professor Email: piero.capelli@unive.it Capelli’s research focuses on the development of Jewish thought from antiquity through the medieval period, particularly in areas such as apocalyptic literature, the problem of evil, textual transmission, and the interaction between Jewish and Christian intellectual traditions. He has published extensively on topics including Ezekiel’s Merkavah vision, the figure of Satan in early Judaism, and the interpretation of Deuteronomy in late antique sources. His scholarly interests also extend to the cultural and theological dimensions of Jewish-Christian polemics in the Middle Ages, especially concerning figures like Nicolas Donin and Pablo Christiani. His recent publications demonstrate a sustained engagement with both primary textual analysis and broader thematic explorations. From 2023 to 2025, his work includes studies on apocalyptic texts like 1 Enoch, 2 Baruch, and 4 Ezra, as well as critical editions and translations of rabbinic and mystical writings. He has also contributed prefaces, introductions, and editorial leadership to journals such as Skenè and Humanitas , curating special issues on Jewish theatres and demonic traditions in Western culture. While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his prolific output and editorial roles indicate significant recognition within the academic community. Capelli has advised on bibliographic projects and contributed to collective volumes, showing strong mentorship and collaborative engagement. He has not supervised any named students in the data provided, but his role as a professor implies teaching and guidance responsibilities. He leads no named labs or research teams in the available information, but his editorial and curatorial work suggests leadership in scholarly networks and academic publishing. His career reflects deep commitment to advancing the study of Jewish texts and their reception across historical and cultural contexts.

• Jewish Studies
• Biblical Literature
• Rabbinic Literature
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Professor Andreas Lehnardt is a distinguished scholar of Jewish Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where he has been a faculty member since his appointment as university professor in 2004. He serves as Chairman of the Commission for the History of the Jews in Hesse and is a member of the Executive Board of the Gutenberg Research College. His academic leadership extends to the European Association for Jewish Studies and various scholarly organizations focused on Jewish history and religious studies. Born in Duisburg in 1965, Lehnardt pursued extensive studies in Judaic Studies and Theology across multiple prestigious institutions including Münster, Munich, Bonn, Cologne, Jerusalem, Tübingen, and Berlin (1984-1994). His academic journey included research positions at the Institutum Judaicum Delitzschianum (1990-1993) and the Institute for Ancient Judaism and Hellenistic Religious History at the University of Tübingen (1995-1998). He earned his doctorate in Jewish Studies from the Free University of Berlin in 1999 and was appointed university professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on June 28, 2004. Professor Lehnardt's research spans multiple facets of Jewish studies with particular focus on Rabbinic literature (Talmud and Midrash), Samaritan studies, Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts, Jewish epigraphy, and Genizah research. His work explores the intersection of textual traditions, material culture, and religious practices in Jewish communities from antiquity through the medieval period. He has made significant contributions to understanding Jewish writings from the Hellenistic-Roman period, Jewish prayers, Minhagim (customs), and the cultural history of Ashkenazi communities, particularly in the German context. Lehnardt's extensive publication record reflects his engagement with diverse research areas, showing a consistent focus on manuscript discoveries, textual analysis, and historical context. His recent work demonstrates increasing attention to material culture studies, particularly through the examination of binding fragments, gravestones, and other physical artifacts that reveal insights into Jewish communal life. He has pioneered research on Hebrew and Aramaic binding fragments in German archives and libraries, creating new avenues for understanding medieval Jewish textual transmission. Professor Lehnardt has secured significant research funding from multiple sources including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Ministry of Science of Rhineland-Palatinate, the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, and various university research funds. His current major project 'The Old Jewish Library at Johannes Gutenberg University – Cataloguing and Restoration' continues his long-standing commitment to preserving and studying Jewish textual heritage. He has supervised numerous research projects focused on German Jewish history, particularly in the Rhineland region. As an active member of multiple scholarly organizations including the Association for Jewish Studies, the European Association for Jewish Studies, the Hebraistenverband, and the Kommission für die Geschichte der Juden in Hessen, Professor Lehnardt contributes significantly to the institutional framework of Jewish studies internationally. His leadership roles in these organizations demonstrate his commitment to advancing the field through collaborative scholarship and academic service. His work bridges historical research with contemporary cultural preservation efforts, particularly concerning the Jewish heritage in Germany.

• Jewish Studies
• Rabbinic Literature
• Talmud and Midrash
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