George Y. Kohler Livres

Focusing on the 19th-century Wissenschaft des Judentums movement, this book reveals the significant engagement of German Jewish scholars with kabbalistic texts and thinkers, challenging the notion of neglect towards mystic traditions. It provides an overview of the contributions made by key figures such as Landauer, Jellinek, and Graetz, highlighting their rational evaluations of kabbalah and its perceived value within Judaism. Despite their critical stance, the scholars' work reflects a deep concern for the essence of Judaism, beyond personal emancipation and assimilation.

This book explores the revival of Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed by the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement in 19th and early 20th century Germany, highlighting its influence on the Reform Movement in Judaism. It traces the evolution of Maimonidean thought and its integration into a philosophical framework of ethical monotheism.