
Shabtai Tzvi: Kabbalah and Kabbalistic Messianism-Part 2
Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
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Kabbalah and the Maimonidean Controversy
This chapter examines the historical impact of key figures like Rambam and Raived on Jewish philosophy, focusing on the tension between rationalism and Kabbalistic teachings. It explores theological conflicts of the late 13th century, particularly the Maimonidean controversies, the emergence of the Zohar, and how these debates influenced the understanding and practice of mitzvah observance.
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