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Focusing on Jewish intellectual history, this collection explores interactions between Judaism and external cultures, examining controversies from medieval to modern times. It delves into how Christian challenges and philosophical differences influenced Jewish biblical interpretation. Key essays analyze the thoughts of Maimonides and Nahmanides, assess responses to recent messianic movements, and reflect on the significance of studying Judaism academically. The work offers a comprehensive view of Jewish cultural engagement and evolving messianic visions throughout history.
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Cultures in Collision and Conversation, David Berger
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Cultures in Collision and Conversation
- Subtitle
- Essays in the Intellectual History of the Jews
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Berger
- Publisher
- Academic Studies Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781936235247
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on Jewish intellectual history, this collection explores interactions between Judaism and external cultures, examining controversies from medieval to modern times. It delves into how Christian challenges and philosophical differences influenced Jewish biblical interpretation. Key essays analyze the thoughts of Maimonides and Nahmanides, assess responses to recent messianic movements, and reflect on the significance of studying Judaism academically. The work offers a comprehensive view of Jewish cultural engagement and evolving messianic visions throughout history.