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Selected Religious Poems of Solomon Ibn Gabirol
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025974774
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 434
Weight: 1.72
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selected Religious Poems of Solomon Ibn Gabirol brings to light the profound spiritual and philosophical depth of one of the most significant figures in medieval Hebrew literature. Solomon Ibn Gabirol, an eleventh-century Sephardic Jewish poet and philosopher, is renowned for his mastery of the Hebrew language and his ability to weave complex Neoplatonic thought into liturgical and devotional verse. This collection, translated by the acclaimed author Israel Zangwill, features a curated selection of Gabirol's most influential religious poems, including the monumental Keter Malkhut (The Kingly Crown).
These works explore the relationship between the human soul and the Divine, the majesty of the cosmos, and the existential yearning for spiritual connection. The verses contained in this volume are not only masterpieces of lyrical beauty but also serve as a bridge between medieval Jewish tradition and universal philosophical inquiries. Readers will find hymns, laments, and prayers that have resonated through centuries of liturgical practice. This edition captures the rhythmic elegance and intellectual rigor of Gabirol's original compositions, making his timeless voice accessible to a modern audience. It remains an essential work for those interested in Jewish history, medieval poetry, and religious philosophy, offering a window into the golden age of Hebrew literature in Spain.
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