Language:
English
Year of publication:
2020
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of the History of Ideas
Angaben zur Quelle:
81,1 (2020) 45-66
Keywords:
Luzzatto, Moshe Hayyim,
;
Cabala History
;
Jews History 18th century
Abstract:
Scholars have generally depicted kabbalists within an air of exclusivity. During the second quarter of the eighteenth century, however, a handful of Jewish mystics in Padua, led by Moses HayimLuzzatto, opened their secret society to others interested but not adept in Kabbalah in an attempt to establish a "perfected community" and attain the long-awaited messianic redemption. This article explores the social factors and intentions that drove the group's activity, specifically how Luzzatto's thoughts of the unity of creation played out in life and community.
DOI:
10.1353/jhi.2020.0005
URL:
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