From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies
Author | : Stephen G. Burnett |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 9004103465 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789004103467 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies by : Stephen G. Burnett
Download or read book From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies written by Stephen G. Burnett and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1996 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how a form of 'Jewish studies' took root in Protestant universities during the seventeenth century through Johannes Buxtorf's pioneering work and why it fit so well into the curriculum of early modern universities.