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: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: College 2004
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 2004, Volume: 75, Pages: 23-35
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Judaism / Piety
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
Further subjects:B Rabbinic Judaism
B Talmud
Parallel Edition:Electronic