| Central Problems of Medieval Jewish Philosophy Contributor(s): Schwartz, Dov (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004148051 ISBN-13: 9789004148055 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $243.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: This book deals with central issues of medieval Jewish philosophy. Among the subjects treated are divine immanence, the intellect, miracles, and esoteric writing and its limits. The work provides a new perspective of the history of Jewish Philosophy in the Middle Ages. Relying on many as yet unpublished manuscripts, which enable it to offer new insights relating to such thinkers as Judah Halevi, Maimonides, and Gersonides, it also presents a new and original perception of the dynamics of Jewish thought in general. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion | Judaism - General - Social Science | Islamic Studies |
| Dewey: 181.06 |
| LCCN: 2005029860 |
| Series: Brill Reference Library of Judaism. |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.48" W x 9.64" (1.44 lbs) 292 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book deals with central issues of medieval Jewish philosophy. Among the subjects treated are divine immanence, the intellect, miracles, and esoteric writing and its limits. The work provides a new perspective on the history of Jewish philosophy in the Middle Ages. Relying on many as yet unpublished manuscripts, which enable it to offer new insights relating to such thinkers as Judah Halevi, Maimonides, and Gersonides, it also presents a new and original perception of the dynamics of Jewish thought in general. |