Micah Goodman , Yedidya Sinclair (Translator)
Maimonides and the Book That Changed Judaism: Secrets of ""The Guide for the Perplexed"
- ISBN 13:
- 9780827612105
- author:
- Micah Goodman , Yedidya Sinclair (Translator)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The Jewish Publication Society
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.1 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Sacred Writings
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Maimonides and the Book That Changed Judaism: Secrets of "The Guide for the Perplexed" by Micah Goodman This book explores the influential ideas of Moses Maimonides, particularly in his work "The Guide for the Perplexed". Spanning topics such as God, prophecy, miracles, and reason in religion, Maimonides's masterwork is considered a fundamental text in Jewish philosophy and has had a significant impact on Christian and Islamic thought. Drawing on his own experience, Micah Goodman brings Maimonides's ideas into dialogue with the intellectual and spiritual worlds of today. He argues that, in Maimonides's view, the Torah's purpose is not to provide clarity about God, but rather to help us understand that we do not understand God at all. This book offers a clear and engaging explanation of Maimonides's complex ideas, making them accessible to readers interested in Jewish philosophy and spirituality. By examining "The Guide for the Perplexed" in the context of modern thought, Goodman sheds new light on the significance of Maimonides's work and its continued relevance today.
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