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Admiel Kosman

Admiel Kosman
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Admiel Kosman is Professor of Jewish Studies at Potsdam University, Germany.

From Burning Candles to ‘Burning’ People

In honor of Hanukkah, Admiel Kosman considers literary and aggadic traditions that depict holy people as burning flames or sources of light. He proposes that these traditions be read in light of Martin Buber’s insight regarding the dialogical personality.