ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In writing this book I would like to acknowledge my indebtedness to a number of

important books from which I have obtained information and source material: C.Sirat, A
History of Jewish Philosophy in the Middle Ages, Cambridge, 1995; Encyclopedia
Judaica, Jerusalem, 1971; I.Husik, A History of Medieval Jewish Philosophy, New York,
1966; W.Jacobs, Judaism Through Christian Eyes, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1974; R.Seltzer,
Jewish People, Jewish Thought, New York, 1980; an important reader of Jewish mystical
writings: L.Jacobs, Jewish Mystical Testimonies, New York, 1978; and two excellent
studies and readers of Zionist thought: S.Avineri, The Making of Modern Zionism, New
York, 1981 and A.Hertzberg, The Zionist Idea: A Historical Analysis and Reader, New
York, 1969. Those who wish to discover more information about the writers covered in
this volume-including philosophers, theologians, kabbalists and Zionists-are
encouraged to consult these books as well as those listed throughout this study. For all
Jewish thinkers I have provided brief biographical details and a concise description of
some central features of their writing; at the end of each entry I have supplied a list of
significant works as well as secondary literature. I would also like to thank Richard
Stoneman of Routledge for his encouragement and Kieron Corless of Routledge for his
help with this book.