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Luzzatto, Samuel David
Luzzatto, Samuel David, or Shadal (1800–65). Jewish biblical scholar. In 1829 Luzzatto was appointed professor at the rabbinical college in Padua where he taught the Bible, philosophy, Jewish history, and philology. He was a traditionalist who was critical of Jewish philosophy, kabbalistic speculation, and secular European civilization, while firmly maintaining his belief in tradition, revelation, and the chosenness of the Jewish people.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Luzzatto, Samuel David." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Luzzatto, Samuel David." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-LuzzattoSamuelDavid.html JOHN BOWKER. "Luzzatto, Samuel David." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-LuzzattoSamuelDavid.html |
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Shadal
Shadal (acronym): see LUZZATTO, SAMUEL DAVID.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Shadal." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Shadal." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Shadal.html JOHN BOWKER. "Shadal." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Shadal.html |
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