Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Fountain Of Life: Fons Vitae

The Fountain Of Life: Fons Vitae

Gabirol, Solomon Ibn
James, Theodore E.
Wedeck, Harry Ezekiel

Hardcover

Literary CriticismJudaismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258075040
ISBN13: 9781258075040
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 30 2011
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fountain of Life: Fons Vitae is a philosophical and mystical treatise written by the medieval Jewish philosopher and poet, Solomon Ibn Gabirol. Originally written in Arabic, the book explores the nature of God, the universe, and the human soul. It is divided into five sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of metaphysics, including the nature of existence, the relationship between God and the world, and the immortality of the soul. Gabirol draws on a wide range of philosophical and religious traditions, including Neoplatonism, Aristotelianism, and Kabbalah, to develop his arguments. The book is considered one of the most important works of medieval Jewish philosophy and has had a significant influence on later Jewish and Christian thinkers. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, as well as notes and a glossary to help readers navigate the complex ideas presented in the text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All