"Peering Through the Lattices"

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Set in the high Middle Ages, the tosafists emerged as influential Jewish scholars in northern Europe, transforming Talmudic study. Unlike their Christian contemporaries, they largely refrained from engaging in broader philosophical and religious debates, which has led to their perception as having a limited influence on mystical or esoteric traditions. Their unique contributions to Jewish scholarship highlight a distinct intellectual path during a time of significant cultural exchange.