Crescas

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[kres-kuhs] / ˈkrɛs kəs /

noun

1. Hasdai 1340–1412?, Jewish philosopher and theologian, born in Spain.

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Example Sentences

Sure, Crescas has the Stigma—he doesn't try to hide it.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

Here also appears clearly the anti-intellectualism of Crescas and his disagreement with Maimonides and Gersonides.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

Thus the criticism of Crescas leads at once to a radically different theology than that of Maimonides, and one which appeals far more to our own religious thought.

From Jewish Theology by Kohler, Kaufmann

The answer Albo gives to this question is that of Judah Halevi and Crescas.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

Accordingly Crescas goes back to the religious doctrine of reward and punishment as ordinarily understood.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac