| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 251 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
The Brill reference library of Judaism,
1571-5000 ;
v. 20
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Brill reference library of Judaism ; v. 20.
1571-5000
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jewish astrology -- History.
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Jewish astrology. |
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History. |
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Jewish magic -- History.
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Jewish magic. |
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Jewish philosophy -- History.
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Jewish philosophy. |
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Philosophy, Medieval.
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Philosophy, Medieval. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Louvish, David.
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Stein, Batya.
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| Added Title |
Asṭrologyah u-magyah ba-hagut ha-Yehudit bi-Yeme ha-Benayim. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2004049810
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schwartz, Dov. Asṭrologyah u-magyah ba-hagut ha-Yehudit bi-Yeme ha-Benayim. English. Studies on astral magic in medieval Jewish thought. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005 9004142347 9789004142343 (DLC) 2004059641 (OCoLC)56608072 |
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Online version: Schwartz, Dov. Asṭrologyah u-magyah ba-hagut ha-Yehudit bi-Yeme ha-Benayim. English. Studies on astral magic in medieval Jewish thought. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005 (OCoLC)945914658 |
| ISBN |
9781429452656 (electronic book) |
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142945265X (electronic book) |
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9789004142343 (alkaline paper) |
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9004142347 (alkaline paper) |
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9781433707391 (electronic book) |
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143370739X (electronic book) |
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