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In The History Of Old Jewish Literature There Was Never Any Basic Difference Between The Poet And The Prophet. Our Ancient Poetry Often Became Law And A Way Of Life.

-Isaac Bashevis Singer

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In The History Of Old Jewish Literature

Isaac Bashevis Singer

In The History Of Old Jewish Literature There Was Never Any Basic Difference Between The Poet And The Prophet. Our Ancient Poetry Often Became Law And A Way Of Life.

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