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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

Like Judah Halevi, Crescas took his inspiration from Algazali, whose point of view appealed to him more than that of Maimonides and Gersonides, who may be classed with Alfarabi, Avicenna and Averroes.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

The work of Crescas, though it had no immediate success, ended in effecting its liberation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

Keys Crescas is the kind of odd-ball you can't find till after dark.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

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

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

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