Moses Maimonides (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162863047)

Moses Maimonides is a book written by Gustav Karpeles that provides a comprehensive and detailed biography of the famous Jewish philosopher and scholar, Moses Maimonides. The book explores Maimonides' life, work, and contributions to Jewish thought and culture during the medieval period. It covers his early life in Spain, his travels throughout North Africa and the Middle East, and his eventual settling in Egypt. The book delves into Maimonides' major works, including his commentary on the Mishnah, his philosophical treatises, and his famous Code of Jewish Law, the Mishneh Torah. It also explores Maimonides' role as a physician and his impact on medicine during his time. The book provides a fascinating look into the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Jewish history and philosophy. Overall, Moses Maimonides is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in Jewish history, philosophy, or culture.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jewish Literature and Other Essays, by Gustav Karpeles. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163709.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: Gustav Karpeles
ISBN-10: 1162863048
ISBN-13: 9781162863047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.06d