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Christian Magic and Jewish Mysticism in Renaissance Europe
From: The New York Public Library
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Anthony Grafton |
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION |
Faustus, Agrippa and other learned Christian magi found inspiration in seemingly the most unlikely source: Cabala or Jewish mysticism. Although Jewish Cabalists of the Renaissance era may not have recognized--and certainly would not have endorsed--Christian versions of Cabala, Princeton University professor Anthony Grafton argues that some Christian magi used similar methods of study to those used by Jewish Cabalists for centuries.
In this lecture given at The New York Public Library, Grafton provides insight into how and why the learned magi found meaning in Jewish mystical thought and explores the intersections of science, magic and religion. |
Anthony Grafton discusses the Christian magi's exploration of Cabala in Renaissance Europe.
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This talk was presented at The New York Public Library on November 15, 2000 as part of the Joy Gottesman Ungerleider Lecture series, an annual lecture that explores themes covered in the collections of the Dorot Jewish Division. Copyright 2001 The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. All rights reserved. |
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