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References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Ostropoli, Samson ben Pesah". The Jewish Encyclopedia . New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Its bibliography:
- Grätz, Gesch. x.57, 65, Leipzig, 1897;
- Yewen Meẓulah, section Gezerah Deḳaḳ, Polonah;
- Azulai, Shem ha-Gedolim, i.181, Wilna, 1852;
- Gurland, Le-Korot ha-Gezerot, ii.25, vi.60 et seq.;
- Fürst, Bibl. Jud. iii.357.
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