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Exploring Jewish genealogy: The roots of a person and a people

For biblical scholars, it is of the utmost importance to familiarize themselves with all these names and their place in the human mosaic of their times.

 Your roots are not just who you are, but part of the history of a people (Illustrative).
Your roots are not just who you are, but part of the history of a people (Illustrative).
(photo credit: DANIEL OLAH/UNSPLASH)
ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
OCTOBER 15, 2022 12:45
Updated: OCTOBER 15, 2022 13:10
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