Medieval Jewish Philosophy: An Introduction

by Dan Cohn-Sherbok

Beginning with the earliest philosopher of the Middle Ages, Saadiah ben Joseph al-Fayyumi, this work surveys the writings of such figures as Solomon ben Joseph ibn Gabirol, Bahya ben Joseph ibn Pakuda, Abraham ben david Halevi ibn Daud, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, Gersonides, Hasdai Crescas, Simon ben Zemah Duran, Joseph Albo, Isaac Arama, and Isaac Abrabanel. Throughout an attempt is made to place these thinkers in an historical context and describe their contributions to the history of Jewish medieval thought in simple and lucid terms. The book is directed to students enrolled in Jewish studies courses as well as to those who seek an awareness and appreciation of the riches of medieval Jewish philosophical tradition.

220 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 1996

About the author

Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok is Professor of Judaism at the University of Wales, Lampeter. He is the author of over fifty books including the acclaimed The Palestine Israeli Conflict: A Beginner's Guide, co-authored with Dawoud El-Alami.

Reviews

[فؤاد]

ردیف کردن اسم ها و اطلاعاتی ویکیپدیایی از زندگی و آثارشون. نمی دونم واقعاً چه فایده ای می شه براش متصور شد. شاید به عنوان دایرة المعارف فلاسفه بشه بهش مراجعه کرد، اما برای مراجعۀ دایرة المعارفی، جوداییکا هست.

[Yitzchok]

It’s a nice book that covers a short bio, about 1 to 3 pages each, on medieval Jewish philosophers, their lives and beliefs. Its starts around the 9th century and covers the 15th century as well. It’s just enough to give you a sense of who they are and where philosophy was at the time.