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Harris Jay |
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Titolo |
Nachman Krochmal : Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age / / Jay Harris |
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New York, NY : , : New York University Press, , [1991] |
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©1991 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (358 p.) |
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Collana |
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Modern Jewish masters series ; ; 4 |
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Soggetti |
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Jewish philosophy |
Judaism - History - Philosophy |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Based on the author's thesis, Columbia University. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Acknowledgments -- List of Abbreviations -- CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 2. METAPHYSICS AND JEWISH FAITH -- CHAPTER 3. KROCHMAL'S THEORY OF HISTORY -- CHAPTER 4. BIBLICAL STUDIES -- CHAPTER 5. THE RABBINIC TRADITION -- CHAPTER 6. THE PERPLEXITIES OF THE AGGADAH -- CHAPTER 7. CONCLUSION -- Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"A well-organized and engaging read."—Religious Studies ReviewThe first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."—The Jerusalem Post Magazine"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."—ChoiceHarris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity. |
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