Yehuda Halevy: His Life And Works

By David Druck

Book Overview

Yehuda Halevy: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the medieval Jewish poet, philosopher, and physician, Yehuda Halevy. Written by David Druck, this book offers a detailed account of Halevy's life and the cultural and historical context in which he lived. The book explores Halevy's contributions to Jewish literature, including his famous poem, The Kuzari, which defends Judaism against attacks from other religions. It also delves into his philosophical ideas, particularly his belief in the importance of Jewish identity and the role of Israel in Jewish history. The book provides a nuanced portrait of Halevy, highlighting his complex personality and the challenges he faced as a Jew living in the Muslim world. Overall, Yehuda Halevy: His Life and Works is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important figures in Jewish history and a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and intellectual thought.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: 1163133744
• ISBN13: 9781163133743
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"