UID:
edoccha_9958261209102883
Format:
1 online resource (358 p.)
ISBN:
0-8147-4475-3
Series Statement:
Modern Jewish masters series ; 4
Content:
"A well-organized and engaging read."—Religious Studies ReviewThe first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."—The Jerusalem Post Magazine"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."—ChoiceHarris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.
Note:
Based on the author's thesis, Columbia University.
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Frontmatter --
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CONTENTS --
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Acknowledgments --
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List of Abbreviations --
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CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION --
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CHAPTER 2. METAPHYSICS AND JEWISH FAITH --
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CHAPTER 3. KROCHMAL'S THEORY OF HISTORY --
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CHAPTER 4. BIBLICAL STUDIES --
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CHAPTER 5. THE RABBINIC TRADITION --
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CHAPTER 6. THE PERPLEXITIES OF THE AGGADAH --
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CHAPTER 7. CONCLUSION --
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Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8147-3508-8
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-8147-3477-4
Language:
English
DOI:
10.18574/9780814744758
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