Hebrew language and Jewish thought

Drawing on more than 300 Hebrew roots, the author shows that Jewish thought employs Hebrew concepts and categories that are altogether distinct from those that characterize the Western speculative tradition. Among the key categories that shape Jewish thought are holiness, divinity, humanity, prayer,...

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Main Author: Patterson, David 1948- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] RoutledgeCurzon 2005
In:Year: 2005
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Routledge Jewish studies series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Judaism / Hebrew language / Philosophy of language
Further subjects:B Hebrew language Roots
B Jewish Philosophy
B Bibliography
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Summary:Drawing on more than 300 Hebrew roots, the author shows that Jewish thought employs Hebrew concepts and categories that are altogether distinct from those that characterize the Western speculative tradition. Among the key categories that shape Jewish thought are holiness, divinity, humanity, prayer, responsibility, exile, dwelling, gratitude, and language itself. While the Hebrew language is central to the investigation, the reader need not have a knowledge of Hebrew in order to follow it. Essential reading for students and scholars of Judaism, this book will also be of value to anyone interested in the categories of thinking that form humanity's ultimate concerns.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415558875