The Ritual of Lending a Shoulder: Distribution and Signification in Talmudic Times

Although it was the common practice for a disciple to accompany his Rabbi in the talmudic age, third- to early fourth-century Palestine saw the development of a unique custom in which the Rabbi leaned on his disciple's shoulder while walking. The custom was known in Babylonia as well, but there...

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Main Author: Erlikh, Uri 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: HUC 2005
In: Hebrew Union College annual
Year: 2004, Volume: 75, Pages: 23-35
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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