Many scholars of the Bible and ancient Judaism prefer to focus exclusively on ancient texts and the world that produced them, refraining from engaging with the implications of their work for contemporary religious life. James L. Kugel has never been one of those scholars. Throughout his career, Kugel has sought to bring his learning to the general public and to address questions of the meaning and significance of Scripture and the nature and purpose of religious belief and practice.
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