Rambam: The Story of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon - Hardcover

Yaffe, Rochel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0922613141 ISBN 13: 9780922613144

Publisher: Hachai Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

Brilliant scholar, dedicated physician, prolific author, Torah leader... Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon was all of these and much more. But what were his early years like? What struggles and challenges did he endure? This biography tells the story of the Rambam's life in a well-researched, sometimes fictionalized narrative for independent readers. The author includes many well-known facts and incidents from the life of this Torah giant, as well as some fascinating, less-familiar details. Actual excerpts from the Rambam's extensive writings are seamlessly incorporated into the action, and footnoted for reference. This spellbinding treatment pulls readers into the life and history of an influential leader of the Jewish People.

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Review:

Brilliant scholar. Dedicated physician. Prolific author. Torah leader. Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon's (Maimonades) contributions to Torah literature and thought electrified the Jewish world during his life, and continue to influence world Jewry in modern times. This spellbinding account of a fascinating life will captivate readers of all ages! -- Book Description

Brilliant scholar. Dedicated physician. Prolific author. Jewish leader. Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon was all of these and more. From morning to night he toiled on behalf of his brethren. His contributions to Torah literature and thought electrified the Jewish world during his life, and continue to influence world Jewry in modern times. This spellbinding account of his fascinating life, ... will captivate readers of all ages. -- L'Chaim, Sept. 4, 1992

From Scientific American:

I loved Rambam, couldn't put it down!

About this edition

• Publisher: Hachai Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• ISBN 10: 0922613141
• ISBN 13: 9780922613144
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216
• Illustrator: Nodel Norman