| Description |
1 online resource (400 p.) |
| Series |
Judaism and Jewish Life Ser |
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Judaism and Jewish Life Ser
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| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction -- PART ONE Libraries of the Jewish People -- 1. Golden Libraries in the "Golden Age, " Tenth-Twelfth Centuries: The Library of Rabbi Samuel Ha-Nagid -- 2. Nahmanides and His Library -- 3. From Manuscript to Printing Press: The Library of Leone Modena -- 4. The Modern Period: The Library of Rabbi Samson R. Hirsch -- 5. The Library of Professor Harry Austryn Wolfson -- 6. The Contemporary University Library -- PART TWO From Text to Success: Salient Ideas and Values and Their Influence -- Introduction -- 7. Respect for Precedent and Critical Independence -- 8. Logical Reasoning and Pursuit of Truth -- 9. The Primacy of Education -- 10. A Purposeful Life-The Pursuit of Perfection -- 11. Summary and Conclusions -- Note on Translations -- Appendix: Maps -- Illustration Credits -- Notes -- Index -- Authors' Biographies |
| Summary |
A series of principles can be extracted from the Jewish intellectual tradition that have broad implications for individual and societal achievement. This book explores the development of these principles and demonstrates how their application can lead to greater intellectual productivity, a more fulfilling existence, and a more advanced society |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Jewish learning and scholarship.
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Jews -- Intellectual life.
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HISTORY / Jewish.
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Jewish learning and scholarship
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Jews -- Intellectual life
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Shmidman, Michael A
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Fishbane, Simcha
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| ISBN |
9781644695357 |
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1644695359 |
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