Hebrew Scholasticism in the Fifteenth Century: A History and Source Book

Mauro Zonta, 2006

Overview

This book examines the phenomenon of 'Hebrew Scholasticism' in the 15th century, focusing on Jewish philosophers in Spain and Italy. These thinkers produced Hebrew commentaries and questions on Aristotle, adopting the methods and terminology of Late-Medieval Latin Scholasticism. They engaged with Latin texts from prominent philosophers like Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, William of Ockham, and John Duns Scotus, discussing logic, physics, metaphysics, and ethics. Many of these significant works remain unpublished and unstudied.

Who it's for

• Scholars of medieval philosophy and intellectual history.
• Researchers interested in the cross-cultural influences between Jewish and Latin thought.
• Students of Hebrew and Latin philosophical texts.

Key features

• Hardback edition published in 2006 by Springer.
• Features bio-bibliographical surveys of key philosophers.
• Includes annotated English translations of significant Hebrew Scholastical works.
• Provides critical editions of selected text portions.
• Contains a Latin-Hebrew glossary of technical terms.
• ISBN: 9781402037153