Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought
Download or Read eBook Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought PDF written by Dov Schwartz and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Dov Schwartz |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2021-11-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789047406884 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9047406885 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought by : Dov Schwartz
Book excerpt: 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.
