The Kuzari: In Defense of the Despised Faith (The Torah Classics Library) Unknown - 2013

Feldheim. New.. Feldheim, 2013. New. . 2013. New.. 723 p. . In the 12th century, Yehuda HaLevi authored a classic of world literature when he developed a vibrant dialogue between a Jewish scholar and a ruler from the kingdom of Khazar. The book, published in Arabic, was called The Kuzari, and it addresses a series of theological, philosophical, and ideological concerns posed by the Khazar king. Among the topics discussed: comparing the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, the history of the world, origins of the Jewish nation; how God interacts with the physical world, Israel and the nations, the concept of Sabbath, the World to Come, faith, prophecy, astrology, proofs for the existence of a soul, the human intellect, free will, and more. .

Feldheim. New.. Take a front seat in the debate arena as the sharpest minds debate on the fundamentals of religion, faith, and a diverse range of basic Jewish concepts. It took the esteemed 12th-century sage, Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi twenty years to complete this work. In its unique question-and-answer format it records an ongoing dialogue between the 8th-century king of the Khazars and a Rabbi. The depth and scope of the ideas discussed in this book are nothing short than brilliant, and the reader cannot help but be awed at the authoritative, wide-ranging virtuosity of Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi as "the rabbi" in the debate confidently repudiates the arguments of Judiasm's detractors and demonstrates the superiority of Torah over any other religion or belief system. This new edition includes an improved Engish translation and commentary along with a vowelized Ibn Tibbon Hebrew translation of the original Arabic, and a beautiful layout making this the most readable translation of The Kuzari. Discover it for yourself!

Feldheim Publishers, 2013. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Feldheim Pub, 2013-08-22. Hardcover. Used: Good.