"Though yet another survey of medieval Jewish philosophy, this volume by Rudavsky is nevertheless an original and helpful volume in the genre. It is explicitly written as a complement if not supplement to othersurveys of medieval philosophy that have generally been found wanting regarding Jewish philosophers and their rich history of engagement with many of the same issues and even texts." -- Erik Dreff, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Religious Studies Review "Rudavsky's book is certain to contribute appreciably to its readers' philosophical felicity." -- James A. Diamond, Journal of the History of Philosophy "Rudavsky's ability to combine breadth, depth, and clarity, with concision and relative brevity is close to breath-taking. I have no doubt that this book will be of immense value to teachers of intellectual history, Jewish thought, and medieval philosophy. Rudavsky has produced a magnificent and accessible work of scholarship that opens up an often-overlooked world of philosophy to scholars and laypeople alike." -- Samuel Lebens, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "an important contribution to the ongoing debate about how to define medieval Jewish philosophy .

Rudavsky's book demonstrates that there was a need for a fresh approach to the field. It may yet give scholars hope for a resurgence of interest in medieval Jewish philosophy among new students and veteran scholars alike." -- Alexander Green, H-Net.