Jewish Approaches to Hinduism: A History of Ideas from Judah Ha-Levi to Jacob Sapir (12th–19th centuries) (Routledge Studies in Religion)

This book is a groundbreaking exploration of the Jewish interest in Hinduism from the 12th through the 19th centuries.

Through a detailed examination of specific authors and texts, the volume constructs a history of ideas that changed over time and across different writers and settings.

The author's mastery of sources from various fields, including philosophical, exegetical, literary, and geographic works, is impressive and provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

The book will be especially relevant to scholars interested in Jewish thought, comparative religion, interreligious dialogue, and intellectual history.

With clear prose and comfortable reading, this volume is an excellent resource for advanced courses in history of ideas, Jewish theology, theology of religions, comparative religion, and interfaith relations.