Studies on astral magic in medieval Jewish thought /
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.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Otros Autores: | , |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés Hebrew |
Publicado: |
Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2005.
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Colección: | Brill reference library of Judaism ;
v. 20. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.