Leading scholars have combined forces to produce this volume on the philosophy and legal views of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204) and the historical context in which he worked. The philosophical section examines Maimonides' ethical doctrine; his paradoxical life-style; his Guide of the Perplexed; his attitude to mysticism; his use of language; and his theory of astronomy. The legal section deals with law and medicine, the relation of Maimonides' legal thought to the Talmud; his doctrine of a just war; and his theory of redemption and Messianism. The history section examines Maimonides' accession to the position of head of the Jewish community in its historical context, at the time of the rise of the 'Ayyubid dynasty under Saladin.
| ISBN: | 9781874774266 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 1996 |
| Author: | Joel L Kraemer |
| Publisher: | The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization an imprint of Liverpool University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 342 pages |
| Series: | The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization |
| Genres: |
East Asian and Indian philosophy History |
Leading scholars have combined forces to produce this volume on the philosophy and legal views of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204) and the historical context in which he worked. The philosophical section examines Maimonides' ethical doctrine; his paradoxical life-style; his Guide of the Perplexed; his attitude to mysticism; his use of language; and his theory of astronomy. The legal section deals with law and medicine, the relation of Maimonides' legal thought to the Talmud; his doctrine of a just war; and his theory of redemption and Messianism. The history section examines Maimonides' accession to the position of head of the Jewish community in its historical context, at the time of the rise of the 'Ayyubid dynasty under Saladin.
Perspectives on Maimonides features in the following genres: East Asian and Indian philosophy, History
Perspectives on Maimonides is available in Paperback
Perspectives on Maimonides was written by Joel L Kraemer and published by The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization an imprint of Liverpool University Press
Perspectives on Maimonides has 342 pages
Yes it is part of The Littman Library of Jewish Civilization series