Long acknowledged as one of the pre-eminent scholars of his generation, this book provides a sense of the multi-faceted nature of Lieberman's greatness: his method of establishing the correct reading of given rabbinic text; his mastery of Greek and Latin in their historical and cultural contexts; the incredible literary sophistication that Lieberman utilized in approaching ancient texts; his salient contribution to medieval history and literature; and his guidance in biblical exegesis.
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Long acknowledged as one of the pre-eminent scholars of his generation, this book provides a sense of the multi-faceted nature of Lieberman's greatness: his method of establishing the correct reading of given rabbinic text; his mastery of Greek and Latin in their historical and cultural contexts; the incredible literary sophistication that Lieberman utilized in approaching ancient texts; his salient contribution to medieval history and literature; and his guidance in biblical exegesis.
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