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“Religion is something people do together to face urgent problems and to resolve them by appealing to truths that seem self-evident to them.”

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Jacob Neusner
Jacob Neusner

Jacob Neusner, born on July 28, 1932, was a prominent American academic specializing in Jewish studies. Throughout his academic career, Professor Neusner focused on the history, religion, and theology of Judaism, and his extensive body of work has had a profound impact on the field of Jewish studies. more

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