Copyright © 1998 by Ira F. Stone
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Stone, Ira F., 1949-

Reading Levinas/reading Talmud: an introduction to the philosophy
and method of reading Talmud of Emanuel Levinas: with readings of
selected talmudic passages using his method/by Ira F. Stone.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8276-0606-0

1. Talmud -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. 2. Levinas, Emmanuel --
Contributions in interpreting the Talmud. I. Talmud. English.
Selections. II. Title.

BM504.2.S76 1998

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