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The First Modern Jew: Spinoza and the History of an Image
Daniel B. Schwartz
The First Modern Jew: Spinoza and the History of an Image
Daniel B. Schwartz
Pioneering biblical critic, theorist of democracy, and legendary conflater of God and nature, Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was excommunicated by the Sephardic Jews of Amsterdam in 1656 for his "horrible heresies" and "monstrous deeds." Yet, over the past three centuries, Spinoza's rupture with traditional Jewish beliefs and practic
288 pages, 10 halftones.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 1, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9780691162140 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 288 |
Dimensions | 152 × 235 × 225 mm · 425 g |
Language | English |
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