
Page Title
The Kuzari
Rabbi Yehuda Halevi
Shamir
Jewish Studies; Philosophy

"Kuzari" (The Book of the Khazar) by the renowned Hispano-Jewish poet and philosopher Yehuda Halevi is a foundational work that outlines the Jewish worldview and the theological principles of Judaism. It remains one of the most significant and celebrated treatises on Jewish faith and philosophy. Since the narrative framework of the book centers on the conversion of the Khazar king to Judaism, it became widely known as "Sefer ha-Kuzari" ("The Book of the Khazar") following its translation into Hebrew a few decades after its initial composition. Many prominent Jewish philosophers of the 19th and 20th centuries, including S.D. Luzzatto, F. Rosenzweig, and A.I. Kook, regarded it as a profound religious exposition of the unique nature of Judaism. This publication is intended for scholars of Jewish studies, as well as for all readers interested in Judaism.