"Peering Through the Lattices"

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Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814339948
Total Pages : 276 pages
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Book Synopsis "Peering Through the Lattices" by : Ephraim Kanarfogel

Download or read book "Peering Through the Lattices" written by Ephraim Kanarfogel and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the high Middle Ages, the tosafists flourished in northern Europe and revolutionized the study of the Talmud. These Jewish scholars did not participate in the philosophical and religious thought that concerned Christendom, and today they are seen as having played a limited role in mystical or esoteric studies. Ephraim Kanarfogel now challenges this conventional view of the tosafists, showing that many individuals were influenced by ascetic and pietistic practices and were involved with mystical and magical doctrines. He traces the presence of these disciplines in the pre-Crusade period, shows how they are intertwined, and suggests that the widely available Hekhalot literature was an important conduit for this material. He also demonstrates that the asceticism and esotericism of the German Pietists were an integral part of Ashkenazic rabbinic culture after the failure of Rashbam and other early tosafists to suppress these aspects of pre-Crusade thinking. The identification of these various forms of spirituality places the tosafists among those medieval rabbinic thinkers who sought to supplement their Talmudism with other areas of knowledge such as philosophy and kabbalah, demonstrating the compatibility of rabbinic culture and mysticism. These interests, argues Kanarfogel, explain both references to medieval Ashkenazic rabbinic figures in kabbalistic literature and the acceptance of certain ascetic and mystical practices by later Ashkenazic scholars. Drawing on original manuscript research, Kanarfogel makes available for the first time many passages produced by lesser known tosafists and rabbinic figures and integrates the findings of earlier and contemporary scholarship, much of it published only in Hebrew. "Peering through the Lattices" provides a greater appreciation for these texts and opens up new opportunities for scholarhship in Jewish history and thought.

The Jewish Jesus

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Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1557535795
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)

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Book Synopsis The Jewish Jesus by : Zev Garber

Download or read book The Jewish Jesus written by Zev Garber and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Section 1: Reflections on the Jewish Jesus -- 1 The Jewish Jesus: A Partisan's Imagination -- 2 The Kabbalah of Rabbi Jesus -- 3 The Amazing Mr. Jesus -- 4 Jesus the "Material Jew"--5 Jesus Stories, Jewish Liturgy, and Some Evolving Theologies until circa 200 CE: Stimuli and Reactions -- 6 Avon Gilyon (Document of Sin, b. Shabb.116a) or Euvanggeleon (Good News) -- 7 Psalm 22 in Pesiqta Rabbati: The Suffering of the Jewish Messiah and Jesus -- Section 2: Responding to the Jewish Jesus -- 8 What Was at Stake in the Parting of the Ways between Judaism and Christianity? -- 9 The Jewish and Greek Jesus -- 10 Jewish Responses to Byzantine Polemics from the Ninth through the Eleventh Centuries -- 11 A Meditation on Possible Images of Jewish Jesus in the Pre-Modern Period -- 12 Typical Jewish Misunderstandings of Christ, Christianity, and Jewish-Christian Relations over the Centuries -- Section 3: Teaching, Dialogue, Reclamation: Contemporary Views on the Jewish Jesus -- 13 How Credible is Jewish Scholarship on Jesus? -- 14 Taking Thomas to Temple: Introducing Evangelicals to the Jewish Jesus -- 15 The Historical Jesus as Jewish Prophet: Its Meaning for the Modern Jewish-Christian Dialogue -- 16 Before Whom Do We Stand? -- 17 Edith Stein's Jewish Husband Jesus -- 18 Can We Talk? The Jewish Jesus in a Dialogue Between Jews and Christians -- 19 The New Jewish Reclamation of Jesus in Late Twentieth-Century America: Realigning and Rethinking Jesus the Jew -- Annotated Bibliography -- Contributors -- Index

Studies in Medieval Jewish Intellectual and Social History

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004222332
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Studies in Medieval Jewish Intellectual and Social History by : David Engel

Download or read book Studies in Medieval Jewish Intellectual and Social History written by David Engel and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen leading scholars offer a fresh look at four key topics in medieval Jewish studies: the history of Jewish communities in Western Christendom, Jewish-Christian interactions in medieval Europe, medieval Jewish Biblical exegesis and religious literature, and historical representations of medieval Jewry.

Harems of the Mind

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Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300083897
Total Pages : 390 pages
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Book Synopsis Harems of the Mind by : Ruth Bernard Yeazell

Download or read book Harems of the Mind written by Ruth Bernard Yeazell and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a nuanced reading of Ingres's Bain turc and other works, Yeazell concludes that for some the appeal of the harem lay in the fantasy of eluding time and death."--BOOK JACKET.

Kabbalah in Italy, 1280-1510

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Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300155875
Total Pages : 394 pages
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Book Synopsis Kabbalah in Italy, 1280-1510 by : Moshe Idel

Download or read book Kabbalah in Italy, 1280-1510 written by Moshe Idel and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey of the history of Kabbalah in Italy represents a major contribution from one of the world's foremost Kabbalah scholars. Idel charts the ways that Kabbalistic thought and literature developed in Italy and how its unique geographical situation facilitated the arrival of both Spanish and Byzantine Kabbalah.

Embodiment and Virtue in Gregory of Nyssa

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199641129
Total Pages : 303 pages
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Book Synopsis Embodiment and Virtue in Gregory of Nyssa by : Hans Boersma

Download or read book Embodiment and Virtue in Gregory of Nyssa written by Hans Boersma and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embodiment in the theology of Gregory of Nyssa is a much-debated topic. Hans Boersma argues that this-worldly realities of time and space, which include embodiment, are not the focus of Gregory's theology. Instead, Boersma suggests, the key to Gregory's theology is anagogy-going upward in order to participate in the life of God.

Studies in Jewish Civilization 26

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Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1557537224
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)

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Book Synopsis Studies in Jewish Civilization 26 by : Leonard J. Greenspoon

Download or read book Studies in Jewish Civilization 26 written by Leonard J. Greenspoon and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Twenty-Sixth Annual Klutznick-Harris Symposium, October 27 and October 28, 2013, in Omaha, Nebraska."

Death in Jewish Life

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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110377489
Total Pages : 354 pages
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Book Synopsis Death in Jewish Life by : Stefan C. Reif

Download or read book Death in Jewish Life written by Stefan C. Reif and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-08-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewish customs and traditions about death, burial and mourning are numerous, diverse and intriguing. They are considered by many to have a respectable pedigree that goes back to the earliest rabbinic period. In order to examine the accurate historical origins of many of them, an international conference was held at Tel Aviv University in 2010 and experts dealt with many aspects of the topic. This volume includes most of the papers given then, as well as a few added later. What emerges are a wealth of fresh material and perspectives, as well as the realization that the high Middle Ages saw a set of exceptional innovations, some of which later became central to traditional Judaism while others were gradually abandoned. Were these innovations influenced by Christian practice? Which prayers and poems reflect these innovations? What do the sources tell us about changing attitudes to death and life-after death? Are tombstones an important guide to historical developments? Answers to these questions are to be found in this unusual, illuminating and readable collection of essays that have been well documented, carefully edited and well indexed.

The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz (1000-1300)

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004300252
Total Pages : 262 pages
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Book Synopsis The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz (1000-1300) by : Jeffrey R. Woolf

Download or read book The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz (1000-1300) written by Jeffrey R. Woolf and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fabric of Religious Life in Medieval Ashkenaz presents the first integrated presentation of the ideals out of which the fabric of Medieval Ashkenazic Judaism and communal world view were formed.

As Good as It Gets

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1621891542
Total Pages : 330 pages
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Book Synopsis As Good as It Gets by : Stephen M. Clark

Download or read book As Good as It Gets written by Stephen M. Clark and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the famous books ever written, The Song of Songs has been designated as the finest ever produced or ever to be read on the subject of finding love, developing relationships, and experiencing life. Its title, The Song of Songs, is a superlative, an almost exaggerated expression of praise, which insists that this book is "the best of the best." Designed to be read over fifty days, As Good as It Gets takes the reader through this greatest of love songs, delighting in its beauty and exploring its passion while discovering its insights into aspects of love and life such as praise, intimacy, affirmation, identity, insecurity, community, friendship, transformation, disruption, resolution, restlessness, rapture, confidence, dignity, disclosure, and freedom. In the end the reader will discover much more than a manual on relationships or even what it takes to live a passionate and purposeful life. While remaining entirely honest about the realities of life, love, and relationships, The Song retains the remarkable ability to bring us into a life that is filled with joy and grace, beauty, and poetry.

Gregory the Great on the Song of Songs

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Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 087907244X
Total Pages : 345 pages
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Download or read book Gregory the Great on the Song of Songs written by and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his literary corpus, Gregory the Great (+604) encapsulated the best of patristic theology and spirituality, bequeathing a rich legacy to generations of Christians who lived after him. Nowhere is this more clearly seen than in his exegesis of the Song of Songs. Gregorys interpretation of this popular Old Testament book not only owes much to Christian exegetes who preceded him, such as Origen, but also profoundly influenced later Western Latin exegetes of the Song, such as Bernard of Clairvaux. Gregory wrote a short commentary on the Song of Songs, and his voluminous writings are filled with interpretations of this biblical book. Later monastic writers combed through his corpus and compiled excerpts in which he interpreted passages from the Song of Songs. This volume includes translations of Gregory the Greats work Exposition on the Song of Songs, as well as the florilegia compiled by Paterius (Gregorys secretary) and the Venerable Bede, and, finally, William of Saint Thierrys Excerpts from the Books of Blessed Gregory on the Song of Songs. It is now the key resource for reading and studying Gregorys interpretation of the Song of Songs.

Song of Songs

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Publisher : Brazos Press
ISBN 13 : 1587431351
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (874 download)

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Book Synopsis Song of Songs by : Paul J. Griffiths

Download or read book Song of Songs written by Paul J. Griffiths and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This addition to the well-received Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible offers theological exegesis of the Song of Songs.

Song of Songs (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)

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Publisher : Brazos Press
ISBN 13 : 1441235582
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Download or read book Song of Songs (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible) written by Paul J. Griffiths and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this addition to the well-received Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, Paul Griffiths offers theological exegesis of the Song of Songs. This commentary, like each in the series, is designed to serve the church--providing a rich resource for preachers, teachers, students, and study groups--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible. Praise for the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible "The Brazos Theological Commentary offers just the right level of light to make illuminating the Word the joy it was meant to be."--Calvin Miller, author of A Hunger for the Holy and Loving God Up Close

Bar Mitzvah

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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0827611676
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (276 download)

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Book Synopsis Bar Mitzvah by : Michael Hilton

Download or read book Bar Mitzvah written by Michael Hilton and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jewish coming-of-age ceremony of bar mitzvah was first recorded in thirteenth-century France, where it took the form of a simple statement by the father that he was no longer responsible for his thirteen-year-old son. Today, bar mitzvah for boys and bat mitzvah for girls are more popular than at any time in history and are sometimes accompanied by lavish celebrations. How did bar mitzvah develop over the centuries from an obscure legal ritual into a core component of Judaism? How did it capture the imagination of even non-Jewish youth? Bar Mitzvah, A History is a comprehensive account of the ceremonies and celebrations for both boys and girls. A cultural anthropology informed by rabbinic knowledge, it explores the origins and development of the most important coming-of-age milestone in Judaism. Rabbi Michael Hilton has sought out every reference to bar mitzvah in the Bible, the Talmud, and numerous other Jewish texts spanning several centuries, extracting a fascinating miscellany of information, stories, and commentary.

A Remembrance of His Wonders

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Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812249119
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Book Synopsis A Remembrance of His Wonders by : David I. Shyovitz

Download or read book A Remembrance of His Wonders written by David I. Shyovitz and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Remembrance of His Wonders, David I. Shyovitz uncovers the sophisticated ways in which medieval Ashkenazic Jews engaged with the workings and meaning of the natural world, and traces the porous boundaries between medieval science and mysticism, nature and the supernatural, and ultimately, Christians and Jews.

Formulation Simplified

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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351677519
Total Pages : 198 pages
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Book Synopsis Formulation Simplified by : Mark J. Anderson

Download or read book Formulation Simplified written by Mark J. Anderson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many chemists – especially those most brilliant in their field – fail to appreciate the power of planned experimentation. They dislike the mathematical aspects of statistical analysis. In addition, these otherwise very capable chemists also dismissed predictive models based only on empirical data. Ironically, in the hands of subject matter experts like these elite chemists, the statistical methods of mixture design and analysis provide the means for rapidly converging on optimal compositions. What differentiates Formulation Simplified from the standard statistical texts on mixture design is that the authors make the topic relatively easy and fun to read. They provide a whole new collection of insighful original studies that illustrate the essentials of mixture design and analysis. Solid industrial examples are offered as problems at the end of many chapters for those who are serious about trying new tools on their own. Statistical software to do the computations can be freely accessed via a web site developed in support of this book.

A Mahzor from Worms

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Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674064542
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Book Synopsis A Mahzor from Worms by : Katrin Kogman-Appel

Download or read book A Mahzor from Worms written by Katrin Kogman-Appel and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Leipzig Mahzor is one of the most lavish Hebrew illuminated manuscripts of all time. A prayer book used during Jewish holidays, it was produced in the Middle Ages for the Jewish community of Worms in the German Rhineland. Though Worms was a vibrant center of Judaism in the eleventh and twelfth centuries and drew celebrated rabbis, little is known about the city's Jews in the later Middle Ages. In the pages of its famous book, Katrin Kogman-Appel discovers a portal into the life of this fourteenth-century community. Medieval mahzorim were used only for special services in the synagogue and "belonged" to the whole congregation, so their visual imagery reflected the local cultural associations and beliefs. The Leipzig Mahzor pays homage to one of Worms's most illustrious scholars, Eleazar ben Judah. Its imagery reveals how his Ashkenazi Pietist worldview and involvement in mysticism shaped the community's religious practice. Kogman-Appel draws attention to the Mahzor's innovations, including its strategy for avoiding visual representation of God and its depiction of customs such as the washing of dishes before Passover, something less common in other mahzorim. In addition to decoding its iconography, Kogman-Appel approaches the manuscript as a ritual object that preserved a sense of identity and cohesion within a community facing a wide range of threats to its stability and security.