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Samuel Abraham Hirsch

 
9781330691397: The Cabbalists (Classic Reprint): And Other Essays

Synopsis

Explore the roots of Jewish thought and mysticism through a clear, measured voice. This collection surveys the Cabbalists, the Mishnah, and key medieval debates, inviting readers to weigh history, belief, and literary tradition without losing sight of human questions and motives.

In these essays, the author traces how mystical ideas arose, how they were received, and what they reveal about Jewish intellect and devotion. He compares traditions, notes scholarly debates, and situates ideas within broader cultural and historical contexts. The work aims to illuminate rather than judge, offering a balanced view of a complex spiritual landscape.


  • Fresh perspectives on Cabbala and its place in Jewish history

  • Clear explanations of terms like Halachah, Mishnah, and Midrash

  • Connections between theology, philosophy, and religious practice

  • Context for how medieval scholars approached revelation and mysticism



Ideal for readers curious about Jewish thought, religious history, and the dialogue between intellect and faith across centuries.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The essays in the present volume were composed at various times, mostly as lectures. It is difficult for me to say when they originated, as they are the results of life-long pondering on topics which obtruded themselves on my mind, in the same way as they have exercised the minds of many other reasoning men ;and I reproduce here the views to which an anxious and careful reflection has led me. The first essay on the Cabbalists is the only one of the series that has seen the light before. It appeared, under the title of Jewish Mystics an A ppreciation, in 1907, in the October number of the Jewish Quarterly Review. The Prolegomena to a Philosophy of the Jewish Religion are not exhaustive even as prolegomena. Many more questions besides those propounded would require close treatment. For instance, the great subject of Ethnical Psychology, which has such a far-reaching bearing upon the philosophy of the Jewish Religion, is here no more than just hinted at. That subject is, however, incidentally alluded to in the following essay on AU niversal Religion. The views expressed there met with considerable dissension among some of my friends. They would have preferred their own particular persuasion to be the goal for universal adoption. I must, however, abide by the convictions which my own considerations have forced upon me.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

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