Nachman Krochmal: Guiding the Perplexed of the Modern Age

"A well-organized and engaging read."
--Religious Studies Review
The first in-depth look at...an important nineteenth century Jewish thinker and historian. Well-written [and] well- researched."
--The Jerusalem Post Magazine
"A significant contribution to our understanding of the rise of modern Judaism in its East European manifestation."
--Choice
Harris examines Nachman Krochmal's work, particularly as it aimed to guide Jews through the modern revolution in metaphysical and historical thinking, thus enabling them to commit themselves to Judaism without sacrificing intellectual integrity.

Author: Jay Harris
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 08/01/1993
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.00w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780814735084

About the Author
Harris, Jay: - Jay M. Harris is Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University.