ISBN:
9789004248151
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 401 pages)
Year of publication:
2013
Series Statement:
The medieval and early modern Iberian world v. 50
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Ibn Daud, Abraham ben David, Halevi, ca. 1110-ca. 1180 Abraham ibn Daud's Dorot 'olam
Keywords:
Ibn Daud, Abraham ben David
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Ibn Daud, Abraham ben David Political and social views
;
Jews History
;
Chronology
;
Jews History
;
Philosophy
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HISTORY / Ancient / Rome
;
Palestine History To 70 A.D
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Palestine History 70-638
Abstract:
Front Matter -- Introduction -- Ibn Daud and His Writings -- Sources -- The Argument of Dorot ʿOlam -- The Early Modern Fascination with Dorot ʿOlam -- Preface to the Critical Edition -- Dorot ʿOlam -- Bibliography -- Indexes.
Abstract:
Written by Abraham ibn Daud of Toledo (c. 1110-1180), Dorot ‘Olam (Generations of the Ages) is one of the most influential and innovative historical works of medieval Hebrew literature. In four sections, three of which are edited and translated in this volume for the first time, Dorot ‘Olam asserts the superiority of rabbinic Judaism and stresses the central role of Iberia for the Jewish past, present, and future. Combining Jewish and Christian sources in new ways, Ibn Daud presents a compelling vision of the past and formulates political ideas that stress the importance of consensus-driven leadership under rabbinic guidance. This edition demonstrates how Dorot ‘Olam was received by Jewish and Christian readers who embraced the book in Hebrew, Latin, and two English and German translations
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1163/9789004248151
