The Horizontal Society (Vol. 2): Understanding the Covenant and Alphabetic Judaism (Vol. 2)

by José Faur

The Horizontal Society is an exposition of rabbinic thought as exemplified by Maimonides. The thought streams of Greece, Rome, and Christendom serve as a contrast. This work is in the Hebrew rhetorical tradition of melisa. The main text in five sections--The God of Israel, The Books of Israel, The Governance of Israel, The Memory of Israel, and The Folly of Israel-focuses on these core matters. It includes numerous references to orient the reader...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934843180
• ISBN13: 9781934843185
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Academic Studies Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"