Saadia's Polemic Against Hiwi Al-Balkhi (1915)

By Israel Davidson

Book Overview

Saadia�������s Polemic Against Hiwi Al-Balkhi (1915) is a book written by Israel Davidson that explores the polemic between two prominent figures in Jewish and Islamic philosophy during the medieval period. The book is centered around Saadia Gaon, a Jewish philosopher and theologian, and Hiwi Al-Balkhi, an Islamic philosopher and theologian. Davidson provides a detailed analysis of Saadia's polemic against Hiwi Al-Balkhi, which took place in the 9th century. The book examines the arguments put forth by both philosophers and the historical context in which the polemic took place. Davidson also delves into the philosophical and theological implications of the polemic, including the nature of God, the concept of free will, and the relationship between reason and revelation. Overall, Saadia�������s Polemic Against Hiwi Al-Balkhi (1915) provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a significant moment in the history of Jewish and Islamic philosophy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120697239
• ISBN13: 9781120697233
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"