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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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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

Maragon has a connection with these Psis—it's all over town that he got Keys Crescas off.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

Defending Crescas was sure to hurt our reputation.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

"That 'Not Guilty' verdict doesn't mean a thing, Crescas," I told him.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

Crescas, we have seen, defends God's knowledge of particulars, hence he sees no difficulty in special providence on this score.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac