From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies
Download or Read eBook From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies PDF 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.
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
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.