Introduction to the History of Hebrew Philosophy

A rectangular woodcut headpiece features a central medallion containing a landscape with a building and trees. A ribbon draped within the medallion bears the word "BY BREAKING" original: "FRANGENDO". The medallion is flanked by symmetrical arrangements of large fruit, such as pomegranates, and dense foliage.

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Since you hold the guardianship of our academy original: "academiae"; Buddeus likely refers to the University of Halle, where he was a professor under the patronage of these Prussian officials. amidst the most serious concerns with which you are surrounded, I easily perceive that it is especially fitting for me to render an account of my studies and labors to you. Therefore, I do not have to search far for the reasons why I wished this commentary original: "commentationem"; here meaning a scholarly treatise or work. of mine, such as it is, to be dedicated to your Names. For the other reasons which usually encourage cultivators of letters to offer the fruits original: "foetus"; literally "offspring," a common Latin metaphor for a writer's intellectual output. of their intellect to men flourishing in authority, power, and the favor of Princes original: "Principum gratia"; referring to the political support and social standing granted by the ruling royalty.—namely, a singular favor toward...