ISBN:
9789047406884
,
9789004142343
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Year of publication:
2005
Series Statement:
The Brill Reference Library of Judaism 20
Series Statement:
Brill Book Archive Part 1, ISBN: 9789004472495
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Studies on Astral Magic in Medieval Jewish Thought
Keywords:
Jewish astrology History
;
Jewish magic History
Abstract:
The book describes a fascinating encounter between astrology and magic, exposing how Hermetic magic seeped into Jewish literature and Jewish philosophy. Following astral magic in its convoluted course, this original work sheds new light on rationalist Jewish thought in the Middle Ages. Having attained its authority mostly from its use in medical practice, astral magic also developed a theology and provided a key to biblical interpretation. Judah Halevi, Nahmanides, and others explained the meaning and influence of the commandments according to magic-astral models and techniques, generating a new perspective within medieval Jewish philosophy. The book is intended for scholars of philosophy, Jewish thought, astrology and magic, as well as for the general public with an interest in these areas
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1163/9789047406884
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