Studies in Medieval Jewish History and Literature, Volume III (Studies in Medieval Jewish History and Literature, Harvard Judaic Monographs, 8) [Paperback]

Isadore Twersky (Editor), Jay M. Harris (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Studies in Medieval Jewish History and Literature, Harvard Judaic Monographs, 8 | Publication Date: February 15, 2001

This volume contains eleven original studies, ten in English and one in Hebrew, by some of the most established scholars of Judaica and young newcomers as well. Like the studies in the previous two volumes in the series, those in this new volume shed important light on the Jewish cultural experience across a vast geographic expanse, and over many centuries. The studies illuminate the relationship of Jewish social structure and intellectual creativity; the political theories that informed Jewish communal life; different aspects of Jewish philosophical and mystical discourse; Jewish biblical interpretation; and the dynamic of Jewish legal thinking. One study offers a critical edition and annotated translation of one of the classics of Jewish biblical interpretation. The collection will be indispensable to all students of Jewish history and culture.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Isadore Twersky was Nathan Littauer Professor of Jewish History and Philosophy at Harvard University.

Jay M. Harris is Harvard College Professor and Harry Austryn Wolfson Professor of Jewish Studies, Harvard University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies; annotated edition edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0674003780
• ISBN-13: 978-0674003781
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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