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Jakob Guttmann (rabbi)
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Jakob Guttmann (22 April 1845 in Beuthen , Oberschlesien – 29 September 1919 in Breslau ) was a German theologian and philosopher of religion ( Religionsphilosoph ).1 He officiated as chief rabbi of the Land rabbinate of Hildesheim between 1874 and 1892. Thereafter he served as rabbi in Breslau until his death. He was the father of Julius Guttmann .2
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