What did Scholem's memoirs criticize as fragmented and effaced?
Classical literature
Renaissance music
Jewish mysticism writings
Medieval architecture
Answer
Jewish mysticism writings were criticized by Scholem's memoirs for their fragmented and effaced nature, reflecting the scattered state of Jewish mysticism scholarship at the time. Scholem sought to rectify this by systematically investigating and reconstructing the history of Jewish mysticism, piecing together its fragmented narratives and uncovering its profound influence on Jewish thought, literature, and spirituality.
Scholem's Scholarly Saga: Unveiling the Enigma of Gershom Scholem
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