The adornment of the soul: A philosophical motif in Andalusian Piyyut

During the eleventh and twelfth centuries, Jewish poets in Islamic Spain introduced philosophical themes into their devotional compositions. A novel departure, this merger between philosophy and liturgical poetry reflected a conviction that concepts elaborated in Greco-Arabic literature could enhanc...

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Main Author: Tanenbaum, Adena (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: College 1995
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 1995, Volume: 66, Pages: 223-238
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Judaism / Exegesis
B Judaism / Mysticism
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Jüdische Liturgie