A Modern Hebrew Poet (Classic Reprint): The Life and Writings of Moses Chaim Luzzatto - Couverture souple
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A vivid portrait of a modern Hebrew poet and the mystic currents that shaped him—and his world. This biography follows Moses Chaim Luzzatto through a life of intense study, spiritual exploration, and public conflict that tested his beliefs and his place in Jewish thought. Readers will gain a clear view of how a single thinker navigated faith, lore, and community pressure in 18th‑century Europe.
The book situates Luzzatto within a broader history of Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, and the intellectual currents that influenced his time. It explains how mystic ideas rose and clashed with rationalist criticism, and how personal trials, exile from his homeland, and rabbinic scrutiny shaped his writings and choices.
Across the narrative, you’ll encounter key episodes: Luzzatto’s embrace of Kabbalistic study, the excommunication threats that followed, his travels and ultimate return to literary production, and the creation of works that blend poetry with esoteric philosophy. The account also presents primary materials related to his circle, including the rule set of the Sohar Society, illustrating how study and devotion were organized among his followers.
- How mysticism intertwined with poetry and philosophy in his writings.
- The social and religious forces that contested his path and led to excommunication.
- A timeline of major works and moments, from early poems to guided studies.
- Context for the Sohar Society rules and the practice of communal study in his circle.
Ideal for readers interested in Jewish literary history, modern Hebrew poetry, and the complex interplay between belief and scholarship in early modern Europe.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Moses Chaim Luzzatto, a Hebrew poet who emerged in the wake of Sabbatai Zevi and mystic fervour, yet broke away to develop his own unique perspectives. His Kabbalistic leanings drew the attention of rabbis who, fearful of a revival of Sabbatianism, excommunicated him from Venice. Undeterred, Luzzatto continued his mystic studies, leading him to wander Europe before finally settling in Amsterdam. Yet even there, his Kabbalistic writings continued to provoke controversy, leading him to make a fateful journey to the Holy Land, where he died in 1746. Despite the opposition he faced, Luzzatto was a gifted poet and thinker, whose writings continue to be admired for their depth, beauty, and originality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333231774_0
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