The Horizontal Society: Understanding the Covenant and Alphabetic Judaism (Vol. I and II)

by José Faur

The Horizontal Society is an exposition of rabbinic thought as exemplified by Maimonides. The thought streams of Greece, Rome, and Christendom serve as a contrast. This work is in the Hebrew rhetorical tradition of melisa. The main text in five sections--The God of Israel, The Books of Israel, The Governance of Israel, The Memory of Israel, and The Folly of Israel-focuses on these core matters. It includes numerous references to orient the reader...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936235048
• ISBN13: 9781936235049
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Academic Studies Press
• Length: 676 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"