Jewish History and Literature: A Course of Lessons from the Rise of the Kabbala to the Expulsion of the Jews by Spain (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Maurice H. Harris

9780331222883: Jewish History and Literature: A Course of Lessons from the Rise of the Kabbala to the Expulsion of the Jews by Spain (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331222884 ISBN 13: 9780331222883

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore a sweeping look at Jewish history from the rise of the Kabbala to the Spanish expulsion.

This course blends historical narrative with literary and religious study, offering context, key figures, and pivotal turning points of a long, complex era. Readings and guided questions help sharpen understanding while connecting ideas across centuries.

This edition presents a clear, teacher‑led path through sixteen lessons, with original notes, suggested readings, and tests you can adapt for study groups or individual learning. It situates medieval mysticism within broader social and political currents, showing how faith, learning, and community shaped Jewish life.

Tracked progression from the Kabbala’s rise to the expulsions of 1492, with emphasis on historical context.
Profiles notable thinkers and writers, including the interplay of philosophy, mysticism, and literature.
Guided exercises and tests to reinforce understanding of causes, events, and consequences.
Explains how external forces—wars, plagues, inquisition—affected Jewish communities and culture.

Ideal for readers of Jewish history and literature, religious education, and the study of medieval thought.

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