In the Shadows of Greatness: Rabbi Hayyim Ben Betsalel of Friedberg.

The article profiles Hayyim Ben Betsalel, a Jewish religious leader in Germany and Poland. He was a significant personality in 16th century due to his contributions to pietism, jurisprudence, critical interpretation of the bible, polemics and Hebrew grammar. He reacted to ceaseless external pressure...

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Published in:	Jewish Social Studies Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 35 - 61
Main Author:	Sherwin, Byron L.
Format:	Biography
Published:	Indiana University Press Jan75
Subjects:	Ben Betsalel, Hayyim Biographies of rabbis Jewish leadership Jewish identity Jewish social life & customs Pietism Biblical commentaries Germany Poland
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