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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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Having thus defined his attitude and purpose, Albo proceeds to criticize the list of dogmas laid down by Maimonides and modified by Crescas, and then defends his own view.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

He rehashes the problems which occupied a Maimonides, a Gersonides and a Crescas, and sides now with one, now with the other.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

Hasdai Crescas also classes it with true beliefs and not with fundamental principles.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

In this last remark Crescas cuts the knot which has been the cause of so much discussion in religious philosophy.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

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

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

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