Pen and scissors: a medieval debate

Close reading of a little known Hebrew medieval debate poem from the midfourteenth century suggests that the standard readings of the poem as political or religious allegory must be challenged. Shem Tov Ardutiel's "The Battle of the Pen and Scissors" is an unusual rhymed narrative whi...

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Main Author: Einbinder, Susan L. 1954- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: College 1994
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 1994, Volume: 65, Pages: 261-276
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Judaism / Middle Ages
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
TE Middle Ages
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