The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Jewish Philosophy

The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Jewish Philosophy

Edited by Daniel H. Frank, 2003

Overview

This companion explores the philosophical landscape of Jewish thinkers from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. Influenced by Islamic theological speculation, classical antiquity, and later Christian Scholasticism, these philosophers engaged with fundamental questions about God, human understanding, the world's creation, prophecy, free will, and divine law. While some perceived philosophy as a threat, others integrated it into their Jewish identity, making this a comprehensive introduction to a significant period of Jewish intellectual history.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of medieval Jewish history and philosophy.
• Readers interested in the intellectual history of Judaism.
• Those exploring the intersection of philosophy and religion in the medieval period.

Key features

• Paperback binding
• Published in 2003
• 508 pages
• ISBN: 9780521655743
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press