Here is an accessible introduction to the life and wisdom of the famous twelfth-century philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides, whose prolific writings on medical and religious issues, commentaries on Jewish texts, and writings on Jewish ethics and law profoundly influenced Judaism.
The Wisdom of Maimonides includes a biography; a section of selected teachings drawn from Maimonides' major works
The Guide for the Perplexed and the
Mishneh Torah, as well as his other writings; and tales about Maimonides' colorful life as a court physician and rabbinic leader.
Author: Edward Hoffman |
Publisher: Shambhala |
Publication Date: May 13, 2008 |
Number of Pages: 194 pages |
Binding: Paperback or Softback |
ISBN-10: 1590305175 |
ISBN-13: 9781590305171 |