Moses Hirschel and Enlightenment Breslau

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Focusing on the intellectual biography of Moses Hirschel, this work explores Breslau's overlooked role in the Enlightenment, particularly as a hub of intercultural dialogue among Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic thinkers. It examines the intricate relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish intellectuals in this vibrant Central European city during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, highlighting Breslau's significance in the broader context of the Jewish Enlightenment and intercultural exchange.