Yemenite Midrash: Philosophical Commentaries on the Torah: An Anthology of Writings from the Golden Age of Judaism in the Yemen (The Sacred Literature Trust Series)
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Yemenite Midrash: Philosophical Commentaries on the Torah: An Anthology of Writings from the Golden Age of Judaism in the Yemen (The Sacred Literature Trust Series)
The fourteenth to sixteenth centuries were the most vibrant period in the intellectual history of the Yemeni Jews. By rooting themselves firmly in the tradition of the great philosopher Maimonides, they found that the Hebrew Bible contained philosophical truths that are at the core of humanity's highest goal. In this anthology of midrashim, eight Yemeni authors explore the means of ethical and intellectual achievement, the structure of the universe, the natural world, human existence, prophecy, miracles, Jewish law and practices, and the essence of allegory, parable, and symbol. The result is an extraordinary glimpse into the heart and mind of medieval Yemenite Judaism.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Interesting and much needed:
I really enjoyed this book, and value its place in texts that need to be translated into English. I pray at a Yemenite Beith Keneseth and I know the value of having a good grip on the type and style of Midrash that originated in Yemen. Because many Yemenite Jews speak Hebrew it is often taken for granted that many of their texts have not been translated into English. This book does a good job of giving a glimpse into various Midrashic texts and puts the type of subject matter into consistant themes. It... more info
