The Golem of Prague: Clay, Word, and the Limits of Human Creation
An essay on the legend of the Golem of Prague, exploring Jewish mysticism, the power of sacred language, and the ethical limits of human creation.
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The Golem of Prague: the Letter that Animates Clay and the Limits of Human Creation
An essay on the legend of the Golem of Prague, its roots in Jewish mysticism and in the Sefer Yetzirah, and the ethical questions that the artificial creation of life has always imposed upon humankind.
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