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In From Metaphysics to Midrash, Shaul Magid explores the exegetical tradition of Isaac Luria and his followers within the historical context in 16th-century Safed, a unique community that brought practitioners of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam into close contact with one another. Luria's scripture became a theater in which kabbalists redrew boundaries of difference in areas of ethnicity, gender, and the human relation to the divine. Magid investigates how cultural influences altered scriptural exegesis of Lurianic Kabbala in its philosophical, hermeneutical, and historical perspectives. He suggests that Luria and his followers were far from cloistered. They used their considerable skills to weigh in on important matters of the day, offering, at times, some surprising solutions to perennial theological problems.
This book explores the religious thought of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204), the single most influential Jew of the last thousand years. While covering many aspects of his religious philosophy, the central focus of these essays is the way Maimonides elucidated and expressed the universalistic thrust of the Jewish tradition.
This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.
The fourteenth to sixteenth centuries were the most vibrant period in the intellectual history of the Yemeni Jews. By rooting themselves firmly in the tradition of the great philosopher Maimonides, they found that the Hebrew Bible contained philosophical truths that are at the core of humanity's highest goal. In this anthology of midrashim, eight Yemeni authors explore the means of ethical and intellectual achievement, the structure of the universe, the natural world, human existence, prophecy, miracles, Jewish law and practices, and the essence of allegory, parable, and symbol. The result is an extraordinary glimpse into the heart and mind of medieval Yemenite Judaism.
Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed is generally read as an attempt either to harmonize reason and revelation or to show that they are irreconcilable. Moving beyond these familiar debates, Josef Stern argues that the perplexity addressed in this famously enigmatic work is the tension between human matter and form: the body and intellect.
Articulates a new, post-ethnic American Jewishness
This book presents, for the first time, a critical edition and English translation of the natural philosophy section of the first major thirteenth-century Hebrew encyclopedia of science and philosophy and assesses Judah ha-Cohen's place in the history of Jewish philosophy.
Many Jewish groups of late antiquity assumed that they were obligated to observe the Divine Law. This book attempts to study the various rationales offered by these groups to explain the authority that the Divine Law had over them. Second Temple groups tended to look towards philosophy or metaphysics to justify the Divine Law’s authority. The tannaim, though, formulated legal arguments that obligate Israel to observe the Divine Law. While this turn towards legalism is pan-tannaitic, two distinct legal arguments can be identified in tannaitic literature. These specific arguments about the Divine Law’s authority, link to a set of issues regarding the tannaim’s conception of Divine Law and of Israel’s election.
Samuel Rapaport's 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' is a collection of insightful stories and moral teachings from Jewish scripture. Written in a narrative style that draws readers in with vivid imagery and engaging dialogue, the book explores the deeper meanings found within the Midrash, a body of rabbinic literature that interprets and expands on the teachings of the Hebrew Bible. Through these tales and maxims, Rapaport provides readers with a unique perspective on ancient Jewish wisdom and ethics, offering valuable lessons that are still relevant today. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish literature, ethics, or religious studies. Samuel Rapaport, a respected scholar and theologian, has dedicated his life to studying and teaching Jewish texts. His expertise in the Midrash is evident in 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash', as he carefully selects and interprets passages to provide readers with a deeper understanding of this rich tradition. Rapaport's passion for preserving and sharing the wisdom of the Midrash shines through in this thought-provoking collection. I highly recommend 'Tales and Maxims from the Midrash' to anyone seeking to explore the depths of Jewish wisdom and ethical teachings. Samuel Rapaport's insightful commentary and engaging storytelling make this book a valuable addition to any library.