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Ephraim Urbach

Israeli Judaism scholar (1912-1991) · Israel · On the map · Academics · Died at 79

Ephraim Elimelech Urbach was a distinguished scholar of Judaism. He is best known for his landmark works on rabbinic thought, The Sages, and for research on the Tosafot. He was a candidate to presidency in Israel in 1973 but wasn't elected.

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Awards

Bialik Prize1983
Israel Prize1955

About this person

Country
Israel
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1991 · aged 79