
Nachman Krochmal
Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age
Jay Harris(Author)
New York University Press
Published on 1. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-8147-3508-4 (ISBN)
Description
"A well-organized and engaging read."
?Religious Studies Review
The first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."
?The Jerusalem Post Magazine
"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."
?Choice
Harris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.
?Religious Studies Review
The first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."
?The Jerusalem Post Magazine
"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."
?Choice
Harris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.
Reviews / Votes
"A well-organized and engaging read." --Religious Studies ReviewThe first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched." --The Jerusalem Post Magazine"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation." --ChoiceMore details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
429 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8147-3508-4 (9780814735084)
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Person
Jay M. Harris is Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University.