Daniel Sivan
Israeli scholar and academic
Born
August 21st, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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Born in 1949, contributions to academia include research in Jewish studies and philosophy. Positions held included professorships at various institutions, engaging in deep explorations of religious texts and cultural history. Published several influential papers and books that contributed to the fields of Jewish thought and cultural identity.
Authored significant works in Jewish philosophy
Held professorships at major Israeli universities
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