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Publication Date: January 2008
Publisher: Institute of Contemporary Jewry
Author(s): Ismar Schorsch
Research Area: Culture and religion
Keywords: Publications; Bible; Jewish Text; Jewish Content
Type: Speech
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The author conducted a survey which revealed that Jews are constantly producing new biblical commentaries. He argues that this points to a resurgence of the sanctity and centrality of the text. He states that American Jews are reverting to their traditional role as the 'people of the Book.'