Astrology and Judaism in late antiquity [microform] / by Lester J. Ness.
Lester John Ness
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Studies on astral magic in medieval Jewish thought
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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.
| Title |
Studies on astral magic in medieval Jewish thought / by Dov Schwartz translated by David Louvish and Batya Stein. |
|---|---|
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Publisher |
Leiden Boston : Brill-Styx |
| Creation Date |
2004 |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references and index. English |
| Content |
Introduction Chapter One - Judah Halevi and Abraham Ibn Ezra Chapter Two - Magic, Experiential Science, and Scientific Method in Maimonides Chapter Three - From Theurgy to Magic: Sacrifice in the Circle of Nahmanides and his Interpreters Chapter Four - Institutionalization Chapter Five - The Controversy in Provence Chapter Six - The Controversy in Spanish Jewry Chapter Seven - Jewish Rationalism In Late Medieval Byzantium Chapter Eight - Magic, Astrology, and Theology in Late Medieval Byzantium Epilogue - Astral Magic and the Philosophy of Science References Index |
| Series |
The Brill reference library of Judaism, 1571-5000 v. 20 |
| Extent |
1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010708298805171 |
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