The Story of Nahum Ish Gamzu and the Poor Man in the Babylonian Talmud: The Compassionate Socially Aware Hasid
Nahum Ish Gamzu is a colorful and revered character in the Babylonian Talmud. In one dramatic legend, as a result of an interaction with a poor man, Nahum decrees upon himself a disproportionate punishment: to have his arms and legs amputated and his body covered with boils. This article examines th...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2022
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The review of rabbinic Judaism
Year: 2022, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 214-235 |
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Hasid
B Nahum Ish Gamzu B Piety B Jerusalem Talmud B Talmud |
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