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spin · 09-18-2005, 10:38 PM

Shanks, responding to some criticism wrote

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Originally Posted by Shanks

The article was written by André Lemaire of the Sorbonne, one of the world’s great paleographers and Semitists. Normally, when I receive a manuscript from Professor Lemaire, that’s enough for me. It’s ipso facto worthy of publication. In this case, however, I took special precautions. I consulted other leading paleographers. I consulted one of the world’s most prominent Aramaicists.

I can just see Vork's response to this praise of Lemaire, the former holding the latter in such high regard.

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Apikorus · 09-18-2005, 10:59 PM

Here is the original aricle posted by Jim West which provoked Shanks' response.

Ted Hoffman · 09-19-2005, 12:50 AM

I think West did an excellent job. Shanks, as usual, is blindfolded by his own bias and is too proud to admit error. How come Shank's doesnt recognize Altmann's views on the matter?

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09-18-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
Apikorus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,396	Here is the original aricle posted by Jim West which provoked Shanks' response.

09-19-2005, 12:50 AM	#3
Ted Hoffman Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: "" Posts: 3,863	I think West did an excellent job. Shanks, as usual, is blindfolded by his own bias and is too proud to admit error. How come Shank's doesnt recognize Altmann's views on the matter?

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