Arabic, Hebrew and Latin reception of Avicenna's "Metaphysics", The

Arabic, Hebrew and Latin reception of Avicenna's "Metaphysics", The

By Amos Bertolacci

Book Description

This scholarly exploration traces the profound impact of one of history's most significant metaphysical works across three distinct medieval cultures. Avicenna's "Ilahiyyat" stands as a towering achievement in philosophical thought, ranking among the most important metaphysical treatises since Aristotle's foundational writings.

Through careful examination of textual traditions spanning five centuries, this comprehensive study reveals how Avicenna's insights traveled across linguistic and cultural boundaries, shaping Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin intellectual traditions from the 11th through 16th centuries. The work illuminates fundamental questions that have captivated spiritual seekers throughout history: the relationship between what things are and that they exist, the nature of universal concepts, and humanity's understanding of the divine.

At the heart of this investigation lies Avicenna's revolutionary conception of God as necessary being and his theory of how existence flows from the divine source. These profound metaphysical insights influenced generations of thinkers across diverse religious and philosophical traditions, creating bridges between Islamic, Jewish, and Christian thought.

For readers drawn to the intersection of philosophy and spirituality, this volume offers insight into how transformative ideas transcend cultural boundaries. The detailed analysis of manuscript traditions and translation processes reveals the dedicated efforts of medieval scholars to preserve and transmit wisdom across civilizations, demonstrating the universal human quest to understand existence, divinity, and our place within the cosmic order.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)

📄 Length: 398 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Arabisch
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore Medieval Philosophy
  • ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
  • ✓ Explore Islamische Philosophie
  • ✓ Explore Rezeption
  • ✓ Explore Metaphysics in literature
  • ✓ Explore Metaphysik

Topics Covered

Arabisch Philosophy Medieval Philosophy Metaphysics Islamische Philosophie Rezeption Metaphysics in literature Metaphysik Ila hi ya t (Avicenna) Latein Judaism Islam Jewish philosophy Ju dische Philosophie Islamic philosophy Literatur Hebra isch

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