Back to the sources
by Barry W. Holtz
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How did your perception of the "Great Books" of the Jewish tradition shift after exploring Holtz's framework for how to read and approach them?
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In what ways does moving "back to the sources" challenge or enrich modern understandings of texts that were written millennia ago?
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Which specific genre or text discussed in the book—whether the Bible, Rabbinic literature, medieval philosophy, or mysticism—intimidated you the most, and which one invited your curiosity?
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