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In a unique way this study probes the linguistic, sociological, religious and theological issues associated with being physically disabled in the ancient Near E

Using socio-anthropological theory and archaeological evidence, Knight argues that while the laws in the Hebrew Bible tend to reflect the interests of those in

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