Sign In / Become a Member   Events     New Books     Kuntresim     Dinur Publications     eJewish.info     Contact us     About us!     עברית     Add Resource   Resource Index Resources > Medieval Jewish History > Jewish Mysticism Search for:    Advanced Search    Browse by keyword Search all listings Search only in Jewish Mysticism There are currently 46 resources in this category Displaying results 1 - 15: 1 |2 |3 |4 | Next Sort by site rank Sort by title Sort by rating Sort by popularity Sort by date 1. Abraham bar Chiyya - Philosopher, Astronomer, Mathematician, Surveyer, Interpreter, and Astrologer      More Info Abraham bar Chiyya, 12th century in Barcelona, was a philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, astrologer, and interpreter. He served as a court functionary and was also given authority within the Jewish community. He was interested in how the world was created, and in figuring out when the end of time would take place. His book on the subject, Megillat Ha-Megalleh, was the first eschato... 2. Bibliography of Astrology      More Info A Hebrew and English bibliography of Astrology, general and Jewish, through the ages. 3. Bibliography of Exorcism by Jews      More Info An English bibliography of Exorcism by Jews. 4. Bibliography of Monsters and Fabulous Creatures in Jewish Folklore      More Info An English and Hebrew bibliography about Monsters and Fabulous Creatures in Jewish Folklore. 5. Bibliography on Medieval Jewish Mysticism      More Info A comprehensive bibliography dealing with Medieval Jewish Mysticism. Project of the Journal des ֹtudes de la Cabale (Journal of Kabbalah Studies). 6. Chasdai Crescas - Diplomat, Scholar, and Philsopher      More Info Chasdai Crescas, a merchant in Barcelona, was arrested in 1367 on accusations of desecrating the Communion Host, but released. He lost a son in the riots of 1391, then he helped Jewish communities and argued against the horrors of the Church. Crescas wrote poetry, and a "Refutation of the Principles of the Christians" in Catalan. He wrote philosophical refutation of Maimonides' Aristote... 7. Chassidei Ashkenaz Movement      More Info This page tells about the Chassidei Ashkenaz movement. It developed in Germany during the first half of the 12th century. The leaders were predominantly members of the Kalonymous family. They were opposed to the idea of any anthropomorphisms being associated with God. Under their influence 'Kiddush HaShem' (martyrdom) became a principle of Ashkenazic Jewry. 8. Class Notes for Religious Studies 365: Medieval Judaism      More Info Class notes for for course on Religious Studies in the University of Calgary, about Medieval Judaism: Medieval Jewish Philosophy and Rationalism, Medieval Rabbinic Activity, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism. 9. Eleazar ben Judah of Worms - Author of Sefer HaRokeach      More Info This page tells about Eleazar ben Judah of Worms. He was born in Mainz in 1165, and was the last important writer of the Chassidei Ashkenaz movement. He was also a legal authority, a mystic, and a theologian. He also wrote piyyutim. 10. Feminine Divine in Early Jewish Mysticism      More Info Two examples of the Feminine Divine in Early Jewish Mysticism. 11. From the Bahir to the Zohar      More Info Short details about the major "trends" in Kabbalah from the Bahir to the Zohar. 12. History of Halakhah, Views from Within: Three Medieval Approaches to Tradition and Controversy      More Info Some texts within halakhic literature attempt to describe the history of halakhah, from short comments focusing on a particular period to comprehensive attempts to structure a chain of knowledge from Sinai to the author's time. Prominent examples: Igeret R. Shrira Gaon, Shmuel ben Hofni's Mavo la-Talmud, Abraham ibn Daud's Sefer ha-Kabbalah, Maimonides' introduction to Perush ha-Mishnah and the Mi... 13. History of Medieval Jews and Haitian Voodoo      More Info An analysis of medieval blood libel accusations against Jews and its correspondence with accusations made against Haitian Voodoo. A historical comparison of two mother texts that served as the sourcebook for many misguided accusations against both Jews and Voodoo practitioners. 14. Jewish Magic Bibliography      More Info This bibliography is meant as an aid to the student of Jewish magic, ranging from biblical to modern times. It is organized both chronologically and topically, with many entries repeated for ease of use. 15. Jewish Mysticism - Ronald C. Kiener      More Info Syllabus of course given by Ronald C. Kiener at Trinity College. The goal of this course is to provide the student comprehensive knowledge of the Jewish mystical tradition, from Rabbinic times to the modern era. The prevailing methodology of this course is "history of ideas." Thus, the material will be presented in historical sequence, with special attention to the internal and external... 1 |2 |3 |4 | Next Looking for more resources on this topic? Click here to try your search on Google. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, Rabin Building Jerusalem, Israel, 91905 Phone: 972-2-5881894/ Fax: 972-2-5883894 dinur@h2.hum.huji.ac.il