Spinoza's Critique of Maimonides in the Context of Dutch Hebraism

Spinoza's critique of Maimonides is usually read as a reflection of his relationship with his Jewish identity. Scholars have alternately argued that Spinoza inherits key aspects of his philosophy from Maimonides, thus pointing to Spinoza's sustained Jewishness even after excommunication, o...

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Main Author: Grossman, Eliav (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Mohr Siebeck [2020]
In: Jewish studies quarterly
Year: 2020, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Pages: 36-57
Further subjects:B Bible
B Ancient Hebrew polity
B Governance
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