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Responsa of Rabbi Isaac ben Samuel of Dampierre (Ri HaZaken) Edited by: Pinchas Roth and Avraham (Rami) Reiner Magnes Press, Jerusalem, 2020 | 329 pages - Rabbi Isaac ben Samuel of Dampierre, known as Ri HaZaken, was a central figure in the Tosafist movement in 12th–13th century northern France. This groundbreaking scholarly edition presents, for the first time, 140 of his halakhic responsa, based on the most authoritative manuscripts and accompanied by extensive textual and historical commentary. The responsa cover practical legal rulings and advanced juridical reasoning, revealing Ri HaZaken’s dialectical and revolutionary method of interpretation. A comprehensive introduction explores his intellectual legacy and personal background as reflected in the texts. A landmark volume for scholars of Jewish law, rabbinic literature, and medieval history.