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The Kuzari is one of the basic books of Jewish literature, a required text in the library of every educated Jew--and of every educated Christian who would understand the religion of Israel. The author, foremost poet and thinker of the Jewish Middle Ages, offers clear and usable... Read Full Overview

"The Kuzari is one of the most important works in the history of Jewish thought. Although close to a thousand years have passed since its composition, it is still very relevant." -- Rabbi Itamar Eldar

" The Kuzari is one of the most important works in the history of Jewish thought. Although close to a thousand years have passed since its composition, it is still very relevant." -- Rabbi Itamar Eldar The king of Khazaria is deeply troubled. He is devoted to the pagan religion... Read Full Overview

In the new translation of The Kuzari, one of the most beloved Jewish philosophical works becomes more accessible to English readers than ever before.

Framed as a dialog between the king of the Khazars, a Central Asian kingdom, and a Rabbi, the Khazari is an exposition of late medieval Jewish philosophy. Legend has it that the king of the Khazars held a symposium to decide whether his people should convert to Judaism, Christianity... Read Full Overview

"Cuzary", de Yehudah Halevi. Yehudah Halevi fue un fil sofo y m dico jud o espa ol (1070-1141).

The Book of Kuzari is a philosophical and religious work written by the medieval Jewish thinker Judah Hallevi. The book is structured as a dialogue between the King of the Khazars, who is seeking the true religion, and a Rabbi who presents the principles of Judaism. The Rabbi... Read Full Overview

Ayant vecu en Espagne chretienne et en Espagne musulmane, en butte aux humiliations de la Croix et du Croissant, temoin de la diffusion parmi les Juifs de la philosophie greco-arabe dont il reconnait et deplore le pouvoir de seduction et les ravages qu'elle provoque, Juda Hallevi,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview