Jacob Neusner

(1932–2016) Historian

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Jacob Neusner was a historian.

Quick Facts About Jacob Neusner

Born: July 28, 1932
Died: October 8, 2016
Profession: Historian

About Jacob Neusner

American scholar of Judaism and Rabbinic literature (1932–2016)... | Jacob Neusner was an American academic scholar of Judaism. He was named as one of the most published authors in history, having written or edited more than 900 books.

Quotes by Jacob Neusner

“A dear and long-time friend,... asked me, "Jack, how long does it usually take you to write a book?" I replied, "Of…

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Books

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Religion is something people do together to face urgent problems and to resolve them by appealing to truths that seem self-evident to…

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Do not let people put you down. Believe in yourself and stand for yourself and trust yourself.

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You do not need to justify asking questions. But if you think you have found answers, you do not have the right…

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A religion shapes the world of its believers by identifying questions that need answers and providing answers that people 'know' to be…

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But the more insidious enemies of religion recognize but deplore religion's remarkable influence in the world order.

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Christian

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