Words and Diagrams about Rosenzweig’s Star

This article explores aspects of Rosenzweig’s Star of Redemption from the perspective of systems theory. Mosès, Pollock, and others have noted the systematic character of the Star. While “systematic” does not mean “systems theoretic,” the philosophical theology of the Star encompasses ideas that are...

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Main Author: Zwick, Martin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter [2020]
In: Naharaim
Year: 2020, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-33
Further subjects:B Theology
B Creation
B Revelation
B systems theory
B Franz Rosenzweig
B Attributes
B Redemption
B diagrams
B Metaphysics
B Relations
B Elements
B Star of Redemption
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