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Studies in Religious Philosophy and Mysticism (Hardcover): Alexander Altmann Studies in Religious Philosophy and Mysticism (Hardcover)
Alexander Altmann
R4,633 Discovery Miles 46 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The twelve studies here are arranged in three distinct groups - Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic philosophy, Jewish mysticism, and modern philosophy. One theme that appears in various forms and from different angles in the first two sections is that of 'Images of the Divine'. It figures not only in the account of mystical imagery but also in the discussion of the 'Know thyself' motif, and is closely allied to the subject-matter of the studies dealing with man's ascent to the vision of God and his ultimate felicity. In the third section three thinkers are discussed: the English Deist, William Wollaston, who is shown to be steeped in the medieval Jewish traditions of philosophy and mysticism; Moses Mendelssohn, the philosopher of eighteenth-century Enlightenment, whose thesis asserting Spinoza's influence on Leibniz's doctrine of the pre-established Harmony is investigated critically; and Franz Rosenzweig, the most brilliant religious philosopher in twentieth-century Jewry, whose notion of History is analysed. Originally published in 1969, this is an important work of Jewish philosophy.

Studies in Religious Philosophy and Mysticism (Paperback): Alexander Altmann Studies in Religious Philosophy and Mysticism (Paperback)
Alexander Altmann
R1,557 Discovery Miles 15 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The twelve studies here are arranged in three distinct groups - Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic philosophy, Jewish mysticism, and modern philosophy. One theme that appears in various forms and from different angles in the first two sections is that of 'Images of the Divine'. It figures not only in the account of mystical imagery but also in the discussion of the 'Know thyself' motif, and is closely allied to the subject-matter of the studies dealing with man's ascent to the vision of God and his ultimate felicity. In the third section three thinkers are discussed: the English Deist, William Wollaston, who is shown to be steeped in the medieval Jewish traditions of philosophy and mysticism; Moses Mendelssohn, the philosopher of eighteenth-century Enlightenment, whose thesis asserting Spinoza's influence on Leibniz's doctrine of the pre-established Harmony is investigated critically; and Franz Rosenzweig, the most brilliant religious philosopher in twentieth-century Jewry, whose notion of History is analysed. Originally published in 1969, this is an important work of Jewish philosophy.

The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs (Paperback): Saadya Gaon The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs (Paperback)
Saadya Gaon; Translated by Alexander Altmann; Edited by Daniel H. Frank
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Saadya ben Joseph al-Fayyumi (882-942), gaon (head) of the rabbinic academy at Sura and one of the pre-eminent Jewish thinkers of the medieval period, attempted to create a complete statement of Jewish religious philosophy in which all strands of philosophical thought were to be knit into a unified system. In 'The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs', Saadya sought to rescue believers from 'a sea of doubt and the waters of confusion' into which they had been cast by Christianity, Islam, and other faiths. By employing philosophical -- or kalamic -- argumentation to examine and defend traditional Jewish beliefs, Saadya hoped to turn blind faith into conviction based on rational understanding. First published in 1946, and reprinted here without alteration, Alexander Altmann's judicious abridgement of his own translation has remained the standard edition of this influential work. A new Introduction by Daniel Frank sets Saadya's work in its broader historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts.

Biblical And Other Studies, V1 (Paperback): Alexander Altmann Biblical And Other Studies, V1 (Paperback)
Alexander Altmann
R874 Discovery Miles 8 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Contributing Authors Include Cyrus Gordon, E. A. Speiser, Nahum M. Sarna, And Several Others.

Moses Mendelssohn - A Biographical Study (Paperback): Alexander Altmann Moses Mendelssohn - A Biographical Study (Paperback)
Alexander Altmann
R1,678 Discovery Miles 16 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Alexander Altmann's acclaimed, wide-ranging biography of Moses Mendelssohn (1729-96) was first published in 1973, but its stature as the definitive biography remains unquestioned. In fact, there has been no subsequent attempt at an intellectual biography of this towering and unusual figure: no other Jew so deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition was at the same time so much a part of the intellectual life of the German Enlightenment in the second half of the eighteenth century. As such, Moses Mendelssohn came to be recognized as the inaugurator of a new phase in Jewish history; all modern Jews today are in his debt. Altmann presents Moses Mendelssohn in strictly biographical terms. He does not attempt to assess his significance with the hindsight of historical perspective nor to trace his image in subsequent generations, but rather to observe his life from the period within which it was set. Altmann has written an absorbing and compelling narrative that makes a whole epoch come alive with great drama, for Mendelssohn's life was a kaleidoscope of the European intellectual scene, Jewish and non-Jewish. As both a prominent philosopher and a believing Jew, Mendelssohn became a spokesman for the Jews and Judaism; he was one of the rare figures who become the symbol of an era. Through Altmann's skilful use of hitherto unpublished archival material, the reader is introduced to the vast array of people-men of letters, artists, politicians, scientists, philosophers, and theologians-with whom Mendelssohn was in contact, and sometimes in conflict. What was Mendelssohn's Judaism like? To what extent did the disparate worlds of Judaism and modern Enlightenment jostle each other in his mind and to what degree could he harmonize them? These questions are not easily answered, and it is only in the aggregate of a multitude of accounts of experiences, reaction, and statements on his part that the answer is to be found. Alexander Altmann's analysis of this wealth of material is extraordinary in its discernment, subtlety, and clarity of expression. This masterly work will be of interest not only to those who are concerned with Jewish intellectual history but also to those interested in eighteenth-century cultural and social history, philosophy and theology, literary criticism, aesthetics, and the other areas of intellectual activity in ferment at that time. The general reader will also find much of contemporary relevance in Mendelssohn's life, not only because of his exemplary devotion to reason and tolerance, but also because of his lifelong struggle with the basic dilemma of the Jew in the modern world: the attraction of assimilation versus the singularity of Jewish life, and the preservation of Jewish identity versus integration in the wider society.

Jerusalem (Paperback): Moses Mendelssohn Jerusalem (Paperback)
Moses Mendelssohn; Translated by Allan Arkush; Contributions by Alexander Altmann
R781 Discovery Miles 7 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A classic text of enduring significance, Moses Mendelssohn's Jerusalem (1783) stands as a powerful plea for the separation of church and state and also as the first attempt to present Judaism as a religion eminently compatible with the ideas of the Enlightenment. Allan Arkush's new translation, drawing upon the great strides made by Mendelssohn research in recent decades, does full justice to contemporary insights into the subject while authentically reflecting a distinguished eighteenth-century text. Alexander Altmann's learned introduction opens up the complex structure and background of Mendelssohn's ideas. His detailed commentary, keyed to the text, provides references to literary sources and interpretations of the philosopher's intent.

The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs (Hardcover): Saadya Gaon The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs (Hardcover)
Saadya Gaon; Translated by Alexander Altmann; Edited by Daniel H. Frank
R1,251 Discovery Miles 12 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Saadya ben Joseph al-Fayyumi (882-942), gaon (head) of the rabbinic academy at Sura and one of the pre-eminent Jewish thinkers of the medieval period, attempted to create a complete statement of Jewish religious philosophy in which all strands of philosophical thought were to be knit into a unified system. In 'The Book of Doctrines and Beliefs', Saadya sought to rescue believers from 'a sea of doubt and the waters of confusion' into which they had been cast by Christianity, Islam, and other faiths. By employing philosophical -- or kalamic -- argumentation to examine and defend traditional Jewish beliefs, Saadya hoped to turn blind faith into conviction based on rational understanding. First published in 1946, and reprinted here without alteration, Alexander Altmann's judicious abridgement of his own translation has remained the standard edition of this influential work. A new Introduction by Daniel Frank sets Saadya's work in its broader historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts.

Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Paperback): Alexander Altmann Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Paperback)
Alexander Altmann
R2,860 Discovery Miles 28 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Hardcover): Alexander Altmann Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Hardcover)
Alexander Altmann
R1,601 Discovery Miles 16 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Paperback): Alexander Altmann Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Paperback)
Alexander Altmann
R1,381 Discovery Miles 13 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Hardcover): Alexander Altmann Das schwarzrotgoldene Barbuch (German, Hardcover)
Alexander Altmann
R3,262 Discovery Miles 32 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moses Mendelssohn, Dokumente II - Die Fruhen Mendelssohn-Biographien. Mit Isaak Euchels Mendelssohn-Biographie (German,... Moses Mendelssohn, Dokumente II - Die Fruhen Mendelssohn-Biographien. Mit Isaak Euchels Mendelssohn-Biographie (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Contributions by Isaak Euchels; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Translated by …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn. Portrats Und Bilddokumente (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn, Gisbert Porstmann Moses Mendelssohn. Portrats Und Bilddokumente (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn, Gisbert Porstmann; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by …
R3,868 Discovery Miles 38 680 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Kleinere Schriften I (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn Moses Mendelssohn, Kleinere Schriften I (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Contributions by Fritz Bamberger; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by …
R6,378 R5,215 Discovery Miles 52 150 Save R1,163 (18%) Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zum Judentum II (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zum Judentum II (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R6,345 Discovery Miles 63 450 Out of stock
Die Trostvolle Aufklarung - Studien Zur Metaphysik Und Politischen Theorie Moses Mendelssohns (German, Hardcover): Alexander... Die Trostvolle Aufklarung - Studien Zur Metaphysik Und Politischen Theorie Moses Mendelssohns (German, Hardcover)
Alexander Altmann
R3,230 Discovery Miles 32 300 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Briefwechsel III. 1781-1785 (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn Moses Mendelssohn, Briefwechsel III. 1781-1785 (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Briefe, Die Neueste Literatur Betreffend (1759-1765) (German, Hardcover, Annotated... Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Briefe, Die Neueste Literatur Betreffend (1759-1765) (German, Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R6,345 Discovery Miles 63 450 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Bibliothek Der Schonen Wissenschaften Und Der Freyen Kunste (1756-1759) (German,... Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Bibliothek Der Schonen Wissenschaften Und Der Freyen Kunste (1756-1759) (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Allgemeine Deutsche Bibliothek (1765-1784). Literarische Fragmente (German, Hardcover):... Moses Mendelssohn, Rezensionsartikel in Allgemeine Deutsche Bibliothek (1765-1784). Literarische Fragmente (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R6,345 Discovery Miles 63 450 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Briefwechsel (1761-1785) (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn Moses Mendelssohn, Briefwechsel (1761-1785) (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zum Judentum Iii,3 - Pentateuchkommentare in Deutscher Ubersetzung (German, Hardcover): Moses... Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zum Judentum Iii,3 - Pentateuchkommentare in Deutscher Ubersetzung (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R6,345 Discovery Miles 63 450 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik Iii,2 (German, Hardcover): Moses Mendelssohn Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik Iii,2 (German, Hardcover)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik Iii,1 (German, Hardcover, 1., (Faks. D. Ausg. Berlin 1932) ed.):... Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik Iii,1 (German, Hardcover, 1., (Faks. D. Ausg. Berlin 1932) ed.)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R7,621 Discovery Miles 76 210 Out of stock
Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik II (German, Hardcover, 1., Faksimile-Neudruck Der Ausgabe Berlin 1931... Moses Mendelssohn, Schriften Zur Philosophie Und Asthetik II (German, Hardcover, 1., Faksimile-Neudruck Der Ausgabe Berlin 1931 ed.)
Moses Mendelssohn; Edited by Michael Brocke, Eva J Engel, Daniel Krochmalnik; Contributions by Alexander Altmann, …
R6,345 Discovery Miles 63 450 Out of stock
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