Daily Archives: November 11, 2018

With Visions Of Basil Wolverton’s Drawings Dancing In My Head

Posted on November 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

When I think of Noah’s flood [1], I think of Basil Wolverton’s drawings from The Bible Story.  Maybe not everyone has that sort of association, but for me, the childhood sight of those faces in deep distress as their world … Continue reading →

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Portland Anonymous: Fragment Ten

Posted on November 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

He was an artist I definitely would have liked to have seen live, but he didn’t seem interested in touring.  I’m not sure why that was the case.  I mean, I know he was shy, but there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Midrash And Mishnah

Posted on November 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

Midrash And Mishnah:  A Study In The Early History Of The Halakah, by Jacob Z. Lauterbach There are a great many reasons why I looked forward to reading this book and enjoyed it so much.  For one, the book was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Ethics Of The Halakah

Posted on November 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Ethics Of The Halakah, by Jacob Zallel Lauterbach With friends like these, the halakah doesn’t need enemies.  Even if I did not find this to be the best of the author’s work, or even that accurate of a book … Continue reading →

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