The Scandal of Kabbalah: Leon Modena, Jewish Mysticism, Early Modern Venice (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World)
by Yaacob Dweck
A historical analysis of Leon Modena's opposition to Kabbalah and the religious debates of early modern Venice.
About This Book
This book examines the life and writings of Leon Modena, a prominent rabbi and critic of Jewish mysticism in seventeenth-century Venice.
It explores the tensions between traditional Jewish thought and the growing influence of Kabbalah during the early modern period.
The work situates Modena's critiques within the broader context of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim interactions in Venice.
Drawing on historical sources, the study highlights debates over mysticism, authority, and religious identity.
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