Israel in Medieval Jewish Thought

A poem by Judah Halevi.

In "escstatic" mysticism, the Land of Israel is a metaphor for the human body.

Medieval kabbalah offers various approaches to the Land of Israel.

In 13th-century mysticism, two streams of thought emerged regarding the Land of Israel.

Rambam believed the Land of Israel does not have objective importance.

He believed the Land of Israel is necessary for living a complete Jewish life.

Rashi's very first comment on the Torah focuses on the Jewish claim to the Land of Israel.