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"The only scholarly book, in any language, that deals with the figure of the Besht in a detailed, profound, and very documented manner. Dr. Rosman has mapped the background of the life and activity of the Besht, using unknown material, penetrating analysis, and a broader perspective regarding Jewish history in Poland. . . . A very remarkable achievement."--Moshe Idel, Hebrew University "The subject is crucial; the approach is bold and brilliantly chosen. The result is a persuasive revision of a fundamental chapter in the Jewish experience."--Gershon Hundert, McGill UniversityRosman, Moshe is the author of 'Founder of Hasidism A Quest for the Historical Ba'Al Shem Tov' with ISBN 9780520201910 and ISBN 0520201914.
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