Hasdai Crescas on Codification, Cosmology and Creation The Infinite God and the Expanding Torah |
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| Author:
| Ackerman, Ari |
| Series title: | Supplements to the Journal of Jewish Thought and Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-51864-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2022 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $143.00 |
Book Description:
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This work focuses on the conception of God of the medieval Jewish philosopher and legal scholar, Hasdai Crescas (1340-1410/11). It demonstrates that Crescas' God is infinitely creative and good and explores the parallel that Crescas implicitly draws between God as creator and legislator.
This work focuses on the conception of God of the medieval Jewish philosopher and legal scholar, Hasdai Crescas (1340-1410/11). It demonstrates that Crescas' God is infinitely creative and good and explores the parallel that Crescas implicitly draws between God as creator and legislator.