Opening the gates of interpretation: Maimonides' biblical hermeneutics in light of his Geonic-Andalusian heritage and Muslim milieu
This study highlights the contributions of the great philosopher-talmudist Moses Maimonides to the rationalist, "plain sense" (peshat) tradition of Jewish Bible exegesis, assessing his place in the Geonic-Andalusian school and showing how he harnessed Greco-Arabic learning to open new herm...
| Summary: | This study highlights the contributions of the great philosopher-talmudist Moses Maimonides to the rationalist, "plain sense" (peshat) tradition of Jewish Bible exegesis, assessing his place in the Geonic-Andalusian school and showing how he harnessed Greco-Arabic learning to open new hermeneutical possibilities |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. - Description based on print version record |
| Physical Description: | Online Ressource (xxviii, 566 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9004210067 |