Hasdai in the Golden Age of Al-Andalus

A Historical Novel

Richard Malmed

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Kravitz and Sons LLC
11 July 2025

Judaism; Judaism: theology

Hasdai ibn Shaprut was a Jewish scholar, physician, diplomat, and patron of science in the 10th century Spain occupied by the Muslims (Al Andalus). He acquired in his youth a thorough knowledge of Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin and was appointed physician to Caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III. Soon after, he became Caliph's trusted counselor. As such, Hasdai weaves his way through many plots and intrigues in the service of the Caliph. Sent on diplomatic missions to the Northern Christian rulers to secure peace, he travels throughout the Iberian Peninsula and reports on the numerous aspects of the Golden Age of Medieval Spain.""Hasdai in the Golden Age of Al-Andalus is a highly informative and immersive historical work with much to teach modern-day readers about the peace of the past."" - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Review""Overall, readers will likely find Malmed's work to be an intellectual marvel. Not only is his depiction of the time accurate in its details, but it skillfully tackles the theological divisions that roiled it, as well. At the heart of the drama is an exploration of heresy, and the extent to which a deviation from philosophical orthodoxy is an innovation, or a threat to what binds a society together."" - Kirkus ReviewsRichard Malmed, retired after fifty years of practicing law, pursues his first love as a writer since he was an Honors English Major at Yale. Author of eight books, he writes historical fiction and lawyer's adventure novels. To learn more, please visit richardmalmed.com

By: Richard Malmed
Imprint: Kravitz and Sons LLC
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 603g
ISBN: 9798896391289
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 11 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

After many years as a trial attorney, Richard Malmed has turned his hand to writing novels using his experience in the law and adopted the many characters and plots he has encountered over the years. He has received many strong reviews and Carmen is being considered for production as a movie.