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The document discusses the concept of the date line as conceived by medieval Jewish scholars, particularly Judah ha-Levi, who first proposed its location in the 12th century. It highlights the arbitrary nature of the date line, which is a man-made construct influenced by international consensus and the globalization of calendars. The paper contrasts Jewish and Christian understandings of the date line, noting that Jewish scholars addressed it much earlier than their Christian counterparts.

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Gauriiii

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