The Jewish Factor In Medieval Thought

By Charles Singer

Book Overview

""The Jewish Factor in Medieval Thought"" by Charles Singer is an in-depth exploration of the impact that Jewish philosophy and theology had on medieval Christian thought. Singer examines the ways in which Jewish ideas were incorporated into Christian theology, and how Jewish texts and traditions influenced Christian thinkers from the early Middle Ages through the Renaissance. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the influence of Jewish mysticism on Christian mystics, the use of Jewish sources in Christian biblical commentaries, and the role of Jewish scholars in the development of medieval science and medicine. Singer also explores the ways in which Christian attitudes towards Jews and Judaism evolved over time, from the relative tolerance of the early Middle Ages to the hostility and persecution of the later period. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources from both Jewish and Christian sources, ""The Jewish Factor in Medieval Thought"" provides a fascinating and nuanced perspective on the complex relationship between these two religious traditions during a crucial period in Western intellectual history.THIS 134 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Legacy of Israel, by Charles Singer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140202.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: 1425371191
• ISBN13: 9781425371197
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"