Statement
For Langer, the Shema gathers three biblical passages (Deut 6:4-9, Deut 11:13-21, and Num 15:37-41); its name is the first word of Deut 6:4 ('Listen').
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Ancient witnesses mentioned by the sourceDeut 6:4-9 · Deut 11:13-21 · Num 15:37-41
References
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Langer. Jewish Liturgy: A Guide to Research. Rowman & Littlefield, 2015. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2015.
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