Maimonides: The Story of His Life and Genius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162588469)

Maimonides: The Story of His Life and Genius is a biography written by J. Munz that delves into the life and work of one of the most important figures in Jewish history, Moses Maimonides. The book explores Maimonides' life from his birth in 1135 in Cordoba, Spain, to his death in 1204 in Egypt. The author provides a detailed account of Maimonides' childhood, education, and family life, as well as his journey to become a renowned physician, philosopher, and rabbi. The book also examines Maimonides' major works, including the Mishneh Torah, the Guide for the Perplexed, and his medical treatises. Throughout the book, Munz highlights Maimonides' contributions to Jewish thought and his impact on the development of Jewish law and philosophy. The author also explores Maimonides' relationship with his contemporaries, including other Jewish scholars and Muslim rulers. Overall, Maimonides: The Story of His Life and Genius provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in Jewish history, shedding light on his life, work, and legacy.1935. Translated from the German with an introduction. This is the first volume of the Jewish Bookshelf, a collection of the best Jewish books written from the time of the completion of the Talmud to the present day. Maimonides (the Rambam) was the intellect of the 12th century. He was not a solider, cared nothing about the crusades or war, but was interested in almost everything else. He was the rabbi, judge, leader, philosopher and teacher of his nation. He was equally proficient as a metaphysician and physician. This book is an attempt to add the quietly colorful page of his life to the chapter of the Crusades.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.

Author: J. Munz,Henry T. Schnittkind
ISBN-10: 1162588462
ISBN-13: 9781162588469
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.55d