The Prague Maharal and his Participation in the Jewish-Christian Polemics
The Prague Maharal and his Participation in the Jewish-Christian Polemics
Author(s): Abraham DavidSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Jewish studies, Local History / Microhistory, Comparative Studies of Religion, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Prague Maharal; Jewish-Christian polemics; Beer ha-Gola; Talmud; Rudolph II; Matatyahu ben Moshe;
Summary/Abstract: The article is about the Prague Maharal and his participation in the Jewish-Christian polemics in the 16th and 17th centuries. The author examines the historical evidence of the Maharal's involvement in theological disputes with the Christian clergy, as well as the legends and stories that surround his figure. The author also analyzes the polemical intention of the Maharal's writings, especially his work Beer ha-Gola, which contains replies to Christian accusations against the Talmud. The author concludes that the Maharal was an active and influential defender of Judaism in a hostile environment.
Journal: Judaica Bohemiae
- Issue Year: XXXIII/1997
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 44-46
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English
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