72 in His name: Reuchlin, Luther, Thenaud, Wolff, and the names of seventy-two angels

"Anti-Semitism and Kabbalah are ever present in today's world as they were in early modern Europe. 72 in His Name shows how four leading Reformation figures-Johann Reuchlin, Martin Luther, Jean Thenaud, and Philipp Wolff-reacted to elements of the Kabbalah, especially the divine names of S...

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Subtitles:Reuchlin, Luther, Thenaud, Wolff and the names of seventy-two angels
Seventy-two angels
Seventy-two in His name
Main Author: Christie-Miller, Ian Russell (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Boston Academic Studies Press 2019
In:Year: 2019
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Reuchlin, Johannes 1455-1522 / Luther, Martin 1483-1546 / Thenaud, Jean ca. 1474/1484-1542 / Wolff, Philipp / Bible. Exodus 14,19-20 / Name of God / Number mysticism / Cabala
IxTheo Classification:CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
Further subjects:B God (Judaism) Name
B Thenaud, Jean (active 1511) Influence
B Luther, Martin (1483-1546) Influence
B Apologetics History 16th century
B Antisemitism History (16th century)
B Cabala History (16th century)
B Wolff, Philippe (active 15th century) Influence
B Christianity and other religions Judaism History (16th century)
B Judaism Controversial literature History (16th century)
B Reuchlin, Johann (1455-1522) Influence
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Summary:"Anti-Semitism and Kabbalah are ever present in today's world as they were in early modern Europe. 72 in His Name shows how four leading Reformation figures-Johann Reuchlin, Martin Luther, Jean Thenaud, and Philipp Wolff-reacted to elements of the Kabbalah, especially the divine names of Seventy-Two Angels. The book describes the various and varying interactions of Reuchlin, Luther, Thenaud, and Wolff with the Jews. Long shadows are cast into the turmoils of our day"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1644692449