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Perspectives on Maimonides: Philosophical and Historical Studies (Studies in World Affairs)
Joel L. Kraemer (Ed.)
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Description for Perspectives on Maimonides: Philosophical and Historical Studies (Studies in World Affairs)
Paperback. 'Surely one of the best surveys both of Maimonides and of his historical context .. an important contribution.' Oliver Leaman, Le'ela Editor(s): Kraemer, Joel L. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HB; HPDF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
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 ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Littman Library Of Jewish Civilization
Condition
New
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781874774266
SKU
V9781874774266
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About Joel L. Kraemer (Ed.)
Joel L. Kraemer is a former Professor of Jewish Studies and of Social Thought, University of Chicago.
Reviews for Perspectives on Maimonides: Philosophical and Historical Studies (Studies in World Affairs)
‘[The articles] remain very instructive both in terms of their contents and methodology. Indeed, they introduce many basic issues in Maimonides’ philosophy and law . . . an indispensable tool for the study of Maimonides, for it sets forth not only contents and analysis, but also methods of inquiry.’ - Binyamin Abrahamov, Jerusalem Studies in Arabic and Islam ... Read more