Blot Me Out of Your Book
In loving memory of my mother, Judith Kaufman Hurwich a”h “Language most shows a man: speak that I may see thee. It springs out of the most retired and inmost … Continue Reading →
Tag: Deuteronomy
When Mercy Seasons Justice
A Daniel come to judgement! yea, a Daniel! The Merchant of Venice, IV.i.218 Shylock’s triumphant interjection is an overt, if ironic, reference to Belshazzar’s Feast in Daniel 5. Posing as … Continue Reading →