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Aviezer Ravitzky was a leading figure in Jewish thought and religious philosophy, deeply engaging with the tensions between religion and state. His scholarship delved into the intricate relationship between Jewish theocracy and modern society, analyzing the ethical and philosophical challenges facing religious and secular Jews. Ravitzky's approach involved meticulous examination of historical texts and philosophical concepts to illuminate enduring questions of Jewish identity and its place in the world. His extensive publications and academic career have left an indelible mark on the understanding of the Jewish intellectual tradition.

Messianism, Zionism and Jewish Religious Radicalism

History and Faith: Studies in Jewish Philosophy

1996
History and Faith: Studies in Jewish Philosophy
325 pages
12 hours of reading
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Exploring the intersection of philosophy and history, this collection features nine essays by a prominent scholar in medieval Jewish philosophy. The first part examines topics such as the political philosophies of Nissim of Gerona and Isaac Abrabanel, as well as Maimonides' views on messianism. The second part delves into the relationship between philosophical and Kabbalistic concepts of God, the nature of miracles, and the esoteric elements of Maimonides' work. Authored by Professor Aviezer Ravitzky, this volume offers profound insights into medieval thought.
1996
Messianism, Zionism and Jewish Religious Radicalism
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Examining the complex confrontation between Jewish fundamentalism and Israeli political sovereignty, this study discusses Orthodoxy's divergent positions on Zionism, which range from radical condemnation to virtual beatification.

History and Faith: Studies in Jewish Philosophy

Messianism, Zionism and Jewish Religious Radicalism