Judaism, Mathematics, and the Hebrew Calendar
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Author | : Hyman Gabai |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105111991936 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Judaism, Mathematics, and the Hebrew Calendar by : Hyman Gabai
Book excerpt: 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.