Nachman Krochmal : Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age.

"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 th...

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Main Author: Harris, Jay
Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : NYU Press, 1991.
Series:Modern Jewish masters.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"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 sacrificin
Physical Description:1 online resource (358 pages).
ISBN:9780814744758
0814744753