Bar-Ilan University Press

Studies in Halakhah and Jewish Thought

Presented to Rabbi Prof. Emanuel Rackman

Edited by: Moshe Beer
A selection of articles presented to Emanuel Rackman, including essays on his personality and his contribution to the Jewish and academic communities. The articles reflect Prof. Rackman's main fields of interest: Jewish Philosophy, Jewish Law and Halakhah. With a bibliography of Prof. Rackman's writings.

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Danacode: 110-10368 ISBN: 965-226-163-7 Language: Hebrew Pages: 390 Weight: 900 gr Dimensions: 17X25 cm Publication Date: 01/1994 Publisher: Bar-Ilan University Press

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