The Guide of the Perplexed : Abridged Edition

Moses Maimonides

ISBN 10: 1684221528 / ISBN 13: 9781684221523

Published by Martino Fine Books, 2017

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 2017 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. The Guide of the Perplexed is one of the three major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, primarily known as 'Maimonides.' Since many of the philosophical concepts, such as his view of theodicy and the relationship between philosophy and religion, are relevant beyond strictly Jewish theology, it has been the work most commonly associated with Maimonides in the non-Jewish world and it is known to have influenced several major non-Jewish philosophers. Following its publication, many philosophic work produced during the Middle Ages either cited, commented on, or criticized Maimonides' views. Within Judaism, the Guide became widely popular, with many Jewish communities requesting copies of the manuscript, but also quite controversial, with some communities limiting its study or banning it altogether.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Guide of the Perplexed : Abridged Edition
• Publisher: Martino Fine Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1684221528
• ISBN 13: 9781684221523
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

2017 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. The Guide of the Perplexed is one of the three major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, primarily known as "Maimonides." Since many of the philosophical concepts, such as his view of theodicy and the relationship between philosophy and religion, are relevant beyond strictly Jewish theology, it has been the work most commonly associated with Maimonides in the non-Jewish world and it is known to have influenced several major non-Jewish philosophers. Following its publication, many philosophic work produced during the Middle Ages either cited, commented on, or criticized Maimonides' views. Within Judaism, the Guide became widely popular, with many Jewish communities requesting copies of the manuscript, but also quite controversial, with some communities limiting its study or banning it altogether.

About the Author

Daniel H. Frank is Professor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky.