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Four Approaches to the Book of Psalms: From Saadiah Gaon to Abraham Ibn Ezra (Suny Series in Judaica: Hermeneutics, Mysticism, a,New
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Uriel Simon describes the fascinating controversy that raged from the tenth to the twelfth centuries regarding the theological status and literary genre of the Psalms. Saadiah Gaon, who initiated the controversy, claimed that the Psalter was a second Torahthe Lord's word to Davidand by no means man's prayer to God. Salmon ben Yerucham and Yefet ben Ali insisted on the Karaite view that the Book of Psalms was the prophetic common prayerbook of Israel. Totally opposing both of these concepts, Rabbi Moses Ibn Giqatilah regarded the Psalms as nonprophetic prayers authored by different poets, beginning with David and ending with the captive Levites in the Babylonian exile. Finally, Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra reverted to the belief held by the Talmudic sagesthat the Psalms were Israel's divinely inspired and most sacred poetry.The book also includes the full text of a previously unknown introduction to Ibn Ezra's lost commentary on the Psalms, which is much more elaborate and revealing than the introduction to his familiar classical commentary.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Four Approaches to the Book of Psalms'? A: The book explores the theological status and literary genre of the Psalms through the perspectives of various Jewish scholars from the tenth to the twelfth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Uriel Simon, who provides insights into the historical controversy surrounding the interpretation of the Psalms.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 364 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Four Approaches to the Book of Psalms' published? A: It was published on December 4, 1990.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First English Edition of the book.
- Q: Are there any unique texts included in the book? A: Yes, it includes a full text of a previously unknown introduction to Ibn Ezra's lost commentary on the Psalms.
- Q: What are the main viewpoints discussed in the book regarding the Psalms? A: The book discusses the views of Saadiah Gaon, Salmon ben Yerucham, Yefet ben Ali, Rabbi Moses Ibn Giqatilah, and Rabbi Abraham Ibn Ezra on the nature and significance of the Psalms.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Jewish theology? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed exploration that can be informative for both scholars and general readers interested in Jewish theology and literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.