Abraham Bar Hiyya on Time, History, Exile and Redemption - An Analysis of Megillat Ha-Megalleh

An analysis of Megillat ha-Megalleh by Abraham Bar Hiyya (12th c.) showing how the author, at a time of growing Christian influence, defends the Jewish hope for redemption, building his argument from philosophy, scriptures, history and astrology.

About the author

Hannu Töyrylä, Ph.D. (2012 Turku), M.Sc (1982), is researching Jewish medieval thought, including its religious and scientific aspects, in its context between the Muslim and Christian civilizations.

Product details

• Authors: Hannu Töyrylä
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.07.2014
• EAN: 9789004270350
• ISBN: 978-90-04-27035-0
• No. of pages: 550
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 239 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 957 g
• Series: Studies on the Children of Abr
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works