Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought

Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought
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Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9789047406884
ISBN-13 : 9047406885
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Book Synopsis Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought by : Dov Schwartz

Download or read book Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought written by Dov Schwartz and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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