Crescas On The Problem Of Divine Attributes (1916)

Crescas On The Problem Of Divine Attributes (1916) is a scholarly work by Harry Austryn Wolfson that explores the philosophical and theological ideas of Hasdai Crescas, a prominent Jewish thinker of the 14th century. The book examines Crescas' views on the nature and attributes of God, including his rejection of the Aristotelian concept of God as a purely actualized being. Wolfson analyzes Crescas' arguments against the traditional Jewish and Islamic understandings of divine attributes, such as omniscience and omnipotence, and his proposal for a new approach to understanding God's nature. The book provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of Crescas' thought, as well as insights into the broader philosophical and theological debates of the medieval period. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Jewish philosophy, medieval philosophy, and the philosophy of religion.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.

Harry Austryn Wolfson was Nathan Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy, Emeritus, Harvard University.