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Nathan Ben Israel

Jewish physician, friend of Isaac.

minor

Also known as Nathan, Ben Israel

First appearance: xxii

Nathan Ben Israel shows up with force in Chapter XXXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Jewish rabbi and physician who shelters Isaac and warns him of Beaumanoir's cruelty.
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IOIsaac of YorkLDLucas de Beaum…RERebeccaBDBrian de Bois-…MIMiriamNBNathan Ben Israel

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