Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, also known by the acronym Ramchal ( Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto ) known ( * 1707 in Padua, † May 16 1746 in Acre ), is considered one of the most important Jewish philosophers and kabbalists of his century as well as a pathfinder for Modern Hebrew ( Haskalah - ) literature.

His reputation as a kabbalist and ethicist based on its two plants Derech Hashem and especially Mesillat Jescharim. He also wrote poems in Hebrew and three plays. Its written in the Psalms after collection of 150 religious songs as well as many of his (mainly casual ) Poems and also a large number of Kabbalistic writings seem to be lost forever.

Since his work in the area of the Jewish Community and strong criticism on the basis of suspicion, a supporters Sabbetai Zevi to be even provoked persecution, he moved in 1735 with his family to Amsterdam. In 1743 he traveled to Palestine and settled in Acre. He probably died of the plague. His tomb is located in Tiberias.

Works (selection)

  • Leschon Limmudim 1723 ( work on Hebrew rhetoric )
  • Maase Shimshon, 1724 ( "The story of Samson ," rather secular verse drama )
  • Migdal Oz, 1727 ( " Mighty Tower ", Drama )
  • Derech Hashem, " God's way "
  • La - Jescharim Tehilla ( " the righteous for the favor ' ), allegorical drama
  • Mesillat Yescharim, "The Path of the Upright " (his ethical masterpiece, Amsterdam 1740)
  • Da'at T'vunot ( presentation of critical concepts of cabbalism )
  • Tinjana Zohar ( " The second Zohar " )

Literature (selection )

  • Carl A. Keller: Luzzatto, Moshe Chayyim (shortened: Ramḥal ). In: Biographic- bibliographic church encyclopedia ( BBKL ). Volume 5, Bautz, Herzberg 1993, ISBN 3-88309-043-3, 492-494 Sp. (Articles / Articles beginning possibly in the Internet Archive )
  • Encyclopedia of Judaism. Bertelsmann Lexikon Verlag, Gütersloh 1971, ISBN 3-570-05964-2, Sp 454
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