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.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Schwartz, Dov
Other Authors: Louvish, David, Stein, Batya
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Hebrew
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005.
Series:Brill reference library of Judaism ; v. 20.
Subjects:
Jewish astrology > History.
Jewish magic > History.
Jewish philosophy > History.
Philosophy, Medieval.
Astrologie juive > Histoire.
Magie juive > Histoire.
Philosophie juive > Histoire.
Philosophie médiévale.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Astrology > General.
Jewish astrology
Jewish magic
Jewish philosophy
Philosophy, Medieval
Astrologie.
Magie.
Joden.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.

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