Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Medieval Hebrew Philosophers by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive book that explores the lives, ideas, and works of some of the most influential Jewish philosophers of the Middle Ages. The book covers a period of roughly 500 years, from the tenth to the fifteenth century, and examines the contributions of figures such as Saadia Gaon, Judah Halevi, Maimonides, and Gersonides.Horne provides a detailed overview of each philosopher's life and times, and discusses their major works and philosophical ideas. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which these thinkers lived and worked, and shows how their ideas were shaped by their religious and intellectual backgrounds.The book is divided into chapters that focus on individual philosophers, and each chapter includes a discussion of the philosopher's major works, key concepts, and contributions to Jewish philosophy. Horne also provides a critical analysis of each philosopher's ideas, and discusses their relevance to contemporary debates in philosophy and theology.Overall, The Great Medieval Hebrew Philosophers is an accessible and informative introduction to the rich and complex world of medieval Jewish philosophy. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of philosophy and Jewish thought.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Hebrew; The Midrash; The Kabbalah, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100081.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.