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There is something magical about being in the presence of a historically significant object, the oldest Hebrew book ever discovered." — David Kraemer, director of the JTS Library ...

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no big book-signing tour. The real world was now intruding horrifically. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Make Babette Kourelos's old ...