Abstract
D espite the very Christian, indeed trinitarian nature of his religious philosophy, Vladimir Solov'ev (1853-1900) was known call himself a Jew.' Because he believed that to despise Judaism is folly, quarrel with Jews is useless, it would be better understand Judaism, although that may be more difficult, the great Christian theologian and philosopher of late nineteenth-century Russia learned read Hebrew Scriptures, studied Talmud with a partner in the traditional yeshiva manner, and became an expert on Jewish mysticism.2 By no means a blind Judeophile, he was nonetheless fascinated by the Jews throughout his adult life.3 According his friend, Sergei Trubetskoi, Solov'ev invoked the Jews even on his deathbed: At one point, he said my wife: 'Do not let me fall asleep, force me pray for the Jewish people. I must pray for them,' and began recite a Hebrew psalm in a loud voice.4 One historian understands Solov'ev's constant support of the Jews as a product
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