Metaphor in Context
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Josef Stern addresses the question: Given the received conception of the form and goals of semantic theory, does metaphorical interpretation, in whole or part, fall within its scope?





Josef Stern addresses the question: Given the received conception of the form and goals of semantic theory, does metaphorical interpretation, in whole or part, fall within its scope?
Maimonides and Nahmanides on Reasons for the Commandments (Ta'amei Ha-Mitzvot)
The analysis delves into Maimonides' innovative reinterpretation of the huqqim, commandments traditionally viewed as lacking reason, and his multi-leveled method of interpreting texts. These approaches significantly influenced Nahmanides, who adapted Maimonides' frameworks to convey contrasting ideas. This exploration reveals a nuanced relationship between Maimonides and Nahmanides, challenging the simplistic view of their opposition as a clash between rationalism and mysticism in medieval Judaism.
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