The Wisdom of Maimonides: The Life and Writings of the Jewish Sage

By Edward Hoffman

Book Overview

Here is an accessible introduction to the life and wisdom of the famous twelfth-century philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides, whose prolific writings on medical and religious issues, commentaries on Jewish texts, and writings on Jewish ethics and law profoundly influenced Judaism. The Wisdom of Maimonides includes a biography; a section of selected teachings drawn from Maimonides' major works The Guide for the Perplexed and the Mishneh Torah , as well as his other writings; and tales about Maimonides' colorful life as a court physician and rabbinic leader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590305175
• ISBN13: 9781590305171
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"