Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Luzzatto's Ethico-Psychological Interpretation of Judaism: A Study in the Religious Philosophy of Samuel David Luzzatto (Studies in Torah Judaism)

New York: Yeshiva University Department of Special Publications, 1965. First edition. Softcover. 4to. 213pp. (1). Paper wrappers. A penetrating analysis of the ethical thought of the 19th century Italian Orthodox Jewish thinker Rabbi Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal). Noah Rosenbloom places Luzzatto within the context of the Enlightenment and post-emancipation Judaism as Luzzatto responded to the breakdown of traditional Jewish life by attempting to build a new foundation for Judaism around Romantic criticism of Enlightenment rationalism. Also includes a translation of Luzzatto's essay "Foundations of the Torah." Wrappers slightly scuffed. Overall in very good condition. vg. Item #31313

Price: $45.00

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