Isaiah Horowitz: The Generations of Adam (Classics of Western Spirituality (Paperback)) - Softcover

Miles Krassen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809135906 ISBN 13: 9780809135905

Publisher: Paulist Press, 1995

Synopsis

The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted!

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.

The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century

About this title

From the Back Cover

In this introduction to the magnum opus of Isaiah Horowitz--a book-length work in itself--he brought together his views concerning many of the most important issues addressed by kabbalists since the late twelfth century. These include basic theological questions concerning how God can be known, the true nature of the Torah, the divine origins of the human soul, the meaning and purpose of life in this world, the nature of the precepts and the power of the divine intervention with regard to them, and the ultimate reward of the Messianic Age and the World to Come.

About the Author

Krassen is Assistant Professor of Religion and Director of Jewish Studies at Oberlin College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0809135906
• ISBN 13: 9780809135905
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 464