R. Saadia Gaon : a leader of generations / Eliezer Schlossberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schlossberg, Eliezer, author.

Series:

Emunot

Emunot: Jewish philosophy and Kabbalah

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Saʻadia ben Joseph, 882-942.

Saʻadia ben Joseph.

Rabbis--Biography.

Rabbis.

Geonim--Biography.

Genre:

Biographies

Physical Description:

203 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Brookline, MA : Academic Studies Press, [2023]

Summary:

"R. Saadia Gaon (882-942) was unquestionably one of the most important if not the most important medieval Jewish thinker. He dealt with biblical exegesis, philosophy, grammar, poetry, prayer, and Halakha, and in many of these fields he is considered an innovator and a trailblazer, paving new paths for his followers. Many of the sages who lived after him cited from his writings. He served as head of the Academy of Sūra, Babylon, but the impact of his works was felt in all generations who lived and followed. This study seeks to describe and analyze R. Saadia Gaon's life, his public enterprise, his works, and his influence on the generations after him"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter one: The leadership of R. Saadia Gaon

Chapter two: Polemic in the writings of R. Saadia Gaon

Chapter three: Education in the writings of R. Saadia Gaon

Chapter four: R. Saadia's translation of the Pentateuch

Chapter five: Arabic, Islam, and rhetoric in R. Saadia's work

Chapter six: History, consolation, and Messianic future.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indices.

Other Format:

Online version: Schlossberg, Eliezer, 1956- R. saadia gaon

ISBN:

9798887192642

OCLC:

1378309983