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Halakhic Man

by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

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"The 40th Anniversary Edition of Halakhic Man is the classic work of modern Jewish and religious thought by the twentieth century's preeminent Orthodox Jewish theologian and talmudic scholar, newly accompanied by scholarly apparatus that will help readers better appreciate the work"--

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Joseph Dov Soloveitchik

99 Works 1,204 Members

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National Jewish Book Award (Winner – Jewish Thought – 1985)

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50 Books in 50 Years: Jewish books that shaped the last half-century (Nonfiction)

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Languages: English
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Published: 1983
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
DDC/MDS: 296.7
LCC: BM723 .S6613

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99 Works 1,204 Members

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