| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 251 pages) |
| Series |
The Brill reference library of Judaism, 1571-5000 ; v. 20 |
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Brill reference library of Judaism ; v. 20. 1571-5000
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| Contents |
Judah Halevi and Abraham Ibn Ezra -- Magic, Experiential Science, and Scientific Method in Maimonides -- From Theurgy to Magic: Sacrifice in the Circle of Nahmanides and his Interpreters -- Institutionalization -- The Controversy in Provence -- The Controversy in Spanish Jewry -- Jewish Rationalism In Late Medieval Byzantium -- Magic, Astrology, and Theology in Late Medieval Byzantium -- Epilogue: Astral Magic and the Philosophy of Science |
| Summary |
Astral magic is shown to be a major influence in Jewish medieval thought. The book traces its winding course in the work of such figures as Judah Halevi, Nahmanides and others, and provides a new perspective on medieval Jewish rationalism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jewish astrology -- History
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Jewish magic -- History
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Jewish philosophy -- History
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Philosophy, Medieval.
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BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Astrology -- General.
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Jewish astrology
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Jewish magic
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Jewish philosophy
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Philosophy, Medieval
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Astrologie.
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Magie.
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Joden.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Louvish, David
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Stein, Batya
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| ISBN |
9781429452656 |
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142945265X |
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9789004142343 |
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9004142347 |
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9781433707391 |
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143370739X |
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