Maimonides (1903)

By David Yellin

Book Overview

Maimonides (1903) is a biography of Moses Maimonides, a prominent Jewish philosopher and physician of the medieval era. The book is written by David Yellin, a renowned Hebrew educator and writer. The book delves into the life and works of Maimonides, exploring his contributions to Jewish philosophy, medicine, and law. Yellin examines Maimonides' upbringing, education, and intellectual development, as well as his travels and experiences as a court physician in Egypt. The author also explores Maimonides' major works, including his famous philosophical treatise, The Guide for the Perplexed, and his legal code, the Mishneh Torah. Yellin provides insights into Maimonides' ideas on God, ethics, and the nature of reality, as well as his approach to halakhic (Jewish legal) interpretation. Overall, Maimonides (1903) is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish philosophy, medieval history, or the life and works of Moses Maimonides.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116406343X
• ISBN13: 9781164063438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"