The Great Medieval Hebrew Philosophers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162824192)

The Great Medieval Hebrew Philosophers by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive book that explores the lives, ideas, and contributions of the most prominent Jewish philosophers of the Middle Ages. The book covers the period from the 9th to the 15th century, a time when Jewish scholars made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and science.The book begins with an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the medieval Jewish philosophers. It then delves into the lives and works of the most important figures, including Saadia Gaon, Judah Halevi, Maimonides, Gersonides, and Hasdai Crescas, among others.Each chapter focuses on a different philosopher and provides a detailed analysis of their ideas and contributions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, politics, and religion. It also explores the interaction between Jewish and Islamic philosophy during this period.The Great Medieval Hebrew Philosophers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish philosophy, medieval history, or the history of ideas. It provides a thorough and engaging overview of the intellectual achievements of some of the most important thinkers of the Middle Ages.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Hebrew; The Midrash; The Kabbalah, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100081.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1162824190
ISBN-13: 9781162824192
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.04d