The Wisdom of Maimonides
The Life and Writings of the Jewish Sage
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Sacred Writings, Inspiration & Meditation, Mysticism
| Author: | Edward Hoffman | ISBN: | 9780834825680 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | May 13, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Trumpeter | Language: | English |
| Author: | Edward Hoffman |
| ISBN: | 9780834825680 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | May 13, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Trumpeter |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
