Book Summary
The author explores several connections between mathematics and the history and tradition of Judaism, including the use of gematria to discover deeper meanings of words and phrases in the Torah. this book analysis the mathematical structure and properties of the Hebrew calendar, including probabilities assoiated with the calendar and computation of correspondences between Hebrew and civil dates. Intended for the scholar and layperson alike, this volume will appeal to reders with an interest in Judaism and/or mathematics.
Book Details
Book Name | Judaism, Mathematics, And The Hebrew Calendar |
Author | Hyman Gabai |
Publisher | Jason Aronson (Oct 2002) |
ISBN | 9780765761446 |
Pages | 420 |
Language | English |
Price | 3326 |