Abraham Bar Hiyya on Time, History, Exile and Redemption
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Author | : Hannu Töyrylä |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 550 |
Release | : 2014-07-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004276895 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004276890 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Abraham Bar Hiyya on Time, History, Exile and Redemption by : Hannu Töyrylä
Book excerpt: An analysis of Megillat ha-Megalleh by Abraham Bar Hiyya (12th c.) showing how the author, at a time of growing Christian influence, defends the Jewish hope for redemption, building his argument from philosophy, scriptures, history and astrology.