Reconsidering the Emergence of Kabbalah: The Role of Isaac the Blind
This study builds on recent research to challenge a central element of the standard account of the emergence of Kabbalah: the centrality of Isaac the Blind as the most important figure in the early history of Kabbalah. First, I question the extent of Isaac's literary productivity, with a focus...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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2025
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Jewish studies quarterly
Año: 2025, Volumen: 32, Número: 1, Páginas: 55-77 |
| Otras palabras clave: | B
Jacob ben Sheshet
B Ezra ben Solomon of Gerona B Azriel of Gerona B Asher ben David |
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| Sumario: | This study builds on recent research to challenge a central element of the standard account of the emergence of Kabbalah: the centrality of Isaac the Blind as the most important figure in the early history of Kabbalah. First, I question the extent of Isaac's literary productivity, with a focus on demonstrating that he is not the author of a commentary on the creation narrative that has been attributed to him. Second, I challenge the common conception that Ezra ben Solomon of Gerona and Azriel of Gerona were his disciples; in contrast to prevailing views, I show that Ezra's relationship to Isaac was no closer than Jacob ben Sheshet's and Nahmanides'. Third, I question Isaac's centrality in the thought of his nephew, Asher ben David. Finally, I argue that Isaac's so-called disciples must have had other sources for their kabbalistic views beyond the teachings of Isaac's family. |
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| ISSN: | 1868-6788 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Jewish studies quarterly
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1628/jsq-2025-0004 |